Cheap, delicious and healthy – tarka dal is the perfect comfort food supper. Each serving provides 650 kcal, 30g protein, 77g carbohydrates (of which 9g sugars), 21.5g fat (of which 2g saturates ...

Tarka is like rocket fuel for dal and is poured over at the end to add extra aromatic flavour. To make the dal, wash the lentils in 2–3 changes of water. In a bowl, cover the lentils with enough ...