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Tarka Dahl

25 mins
Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger or 1 tsp fresh, minced
  • 1.5 cups split red lentils, rinsed + drained
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 litre stock
  • 3/4 - 1 tsp flaked salt
  • 1/2 cup Cocos Organic natural coconut yog

Tarka

  • 2 tbsp light olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp black mustard seeds
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled + thinly sliced into matchsticks
  • 1 finger green or red chilli, thinly sliced
  • 10 fresh curry leaves

To Serve

  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
  • Fresh coriander, finely chopped
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Natural organic coconut yog

Method

Dahl

Heat 1 tbsp oil in non-stick saucepan and sauté the onion for 4 - 5 minutes until slightly golden.

Add spices, red lentils, tomato puree, stock and salt. Bring to the boil and then simmer on a low heat for about 20 minutes or until thick.

Stir through natural organic coconut yog for 1 minute to warm through.

Tarka

Heat the oil in a clean pan. Add the cumin and mustard seeds and cook for 1 minute on a medium heat until they sizzle.

Add the garlic, ginger, chilli and curry leaves and cook for 1 - 2 more mins on a medium/ low heat until the garlic is golden.

To Serve

Serve the dahl in bowls and top / stir through the tarka, fresh coriander, squeeze of lime juice and an extra dollop of natural organic coconut yog.

Tarka Dahl