Dal Tadka

Soft, golden lentils finished with a sizzling spiced butter poured over just before serving.

Ingredients

• 200 g split red lentils, rinsed
• 600 ml water
• ½ tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• 1 handful fresh coriander leaves

Method

1. Simmer the lentils with the water, turmeric and salt for 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until completely soft.
2. In a small pan, heat the ghee and add the cumin seeds. When they sizzle, add the onion and cook until golden.
3. Add the garlic, tomato, ground coriander and chilli powder. Cook for 4 minutes until the tomato breaks down.
4. Pour the spiced mixture into the dal and stir. Add a splash of hot water if it's too thick.
5. Scatter with fresh coriander and serve with rice or flatbread.