Tarka dal with rice

June 30, 2014

Spiced lentils make a cheap, wholesome supper - add extra chilli and cumin seeds for a more robust flavour. This is designed to be a low cost recipe.

400g/14oz red lentils, rinsed in a sieve under cold running water
2 tsp ground turmeric
25g/1oz butter
2 tsp cumin seeds
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1-2 green chillies, finely chopped, to taste
salt and pepper
200g/7oz rice, cooked according to the packet instructions

Place the lentils into a saucepan and cover with enough water to come 3cm/1¼in above the lentils. Bring to a boil, skimming off any froth as you bring it to the boil. Once simmering, add the turmeric along...
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Nutritions

Calories
14

Sodium
3mg
0% DV

Fat
0.38g
0% DV

Protein
0.5g
1% DV

Carbs
2g
0% DV

Fiber
0.30000000000000004g
1% DV