Tarka Dal

Name: Tarka Dal
Ingredients: 9 ounces chana dal (dried yellow split peas), rinsed until the water runs clear; 1 3/4 pints water; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 to 4 whole green chiles, pricked with a knife; 1 (3/4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole; 3 tomatoes, chopped; 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 3/4 teaspoon garam masala; 1 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Handful chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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Ingredients

9 ounces chana dal (dried yellow split peas), rinsed until the water runs clear
1 3/4 pints water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 small onion, chopped
3 to 4 whole green chiles, pricked with a knife
1 (3/4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips
3 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
3 tomatoes, chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 teaspoon garam masala
1 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Handful chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

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