Vegan Tarka Dahl
Mrs ST
I made this when replicating the curry houses. It took some perfecting, but I got there. This also tastes nice with a little creamed coconut in it. by pornstarbarbie on recipezaar
ingredients
- 2 inches fresh ginger, skinned and fine diced
- 2 teaspoons black onion seeds
- 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon molasses or sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 large onions, finley chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 3 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons coriander, leaf
- 100 g frozen spinach (or fresh)
- 1 cup yellow split peas (I think chana dahl?)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable ghee
- 4 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 vegetable stock cube
directions
- 1
Soak the yellow split peas overnight, drain and rinse.
- 2
Add to pan of cold water. add veg stock cube and garam masala.
- 3
Bring to boil and simmer for 30 minutes or until soft, drain and set aside.
- 4
Heat the mustard and onion seeds in a frying pan until the mustard seeds start to pop usually about 30 secs to a minute; add the ghee and oil and bring to a high heat.
- 5
Add the onions, stirring frequently. Turn down the heat and add the garlic and ginger. Stir and cook for a further two minutes and add the spices, stirring well.
- 6
Add the cooked yellow split peas, adding a little more oil or ghee if necessary. Add the spinach and molasses/sugar and a 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a low simmer and cook gently for 5-10 minutes.
- 7
Serve with naan bread.
Source: Louise Scott Thompson
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