Sri Lankan Tarka Dal

Angus & Oink

Angus & Oink - Sri Lankan Tarka Dal
Prep Time: 10M
Cooking Time: 30M
Serves: 4

This Sri Lankan Tarka Dal from our friends at Angus & Oink is rich, comforting and full of aromatic spice.

Slow-simmered red lentils are gently infused with Angus & Oink Sri Lankan Curry Powder, sweet raisins, ginger and mango chutney for a perfectly balanced depth of flavour. Finished with a fragrant garlic and chilli tarka, this dish delivers a final hit of heat and aroma that transforms a simple dal into something truly special.

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Ingredients

For the Dal:
100g red split lentils
400ml vegetable stock
1 tsp Angus & Oink Sri Lankan Curry Powder
25g raisins
1 tsp ginger purée
1 tbsp mango chutney
20g vegan butter

For the Tarka:
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 red chilli, sliced
½ tsp Angus & Oink Sri Lankan Curry Powder
20ml vegetable oil (for frying)

For garnishing:
Crispy onions
Bombay mix
A handful of mint and coriander
2 tbsp vegan yoghurt

 

This Sri Lankan Tarka Dal from our friends at Angus & Oink is rich, comforting and full of aromatic spice.

Slow-simmered red lentils are gently infused with Angus & Oink Sri Lankan Curry Powder, sweet raisins, ginger and mango chutney for a perfectly balanced depth of flavour. Finished with a fragrant garlic and chilli tarka, this dish delivers a final hit of heat and aroma that transforms a simple dal into something truly special.

Method

  1. Add lentils, hot vegetable stock, Sri Lankan curry powder, raisins and ginger purée to a pan. Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender. Stir through a spoonful of mango chutney and vegan butter, set aside.
  2. In a small frying pan, heat up the oil, then add sliced garlic cloves, thinly sliced chilli, Sri Lankan curry powder and fry until the garlic is golden brown.
  3. Pour the tarka over the dal.
  4. Garnish with Bombay mix, crispy onions, chopped coriander and mint in yoghurt sauce.
  5. Best served with flat bread and well seasoned salt and vinegar chips.

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