Yellow Tarka Dal Recipe

Yellow Tarka Dal Recipe

  • Dal:
  • 1/2 cup yellow dried split peas (chana dal)
  • 1 cup red lentils (masoor dal)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch asafoetida powder (hing)
  • water to cover
  • Tarka:
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  1. Place split peas in a container. Cover with water. Let soak, at least 2 hours. Drain.
  2. Combine split peas and red lentils in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Pour in enough water to cover by 2 inches. Season with turmeric, sea salt, and asafoetida. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until dal is the consistency of porridge.
  3. Heat ghee and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin; cook until starting to pop, about 30 seconds. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until tarka is very dark brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Serve tarka over dal.
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