Name: Tarka Dal
Cook time: 6 h 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 300g/10½oz masoor dal (red lentils), rinsed; 750ml/1½ pints water or vegetable stock, plus extra if needed; 4 tbsp ghee; 1 tsp black mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 10 fresh or frozen curry leaves; 1 onion, thinly sliced and cut into small pieces; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced; 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder, or to taste; 1 tbsp garam masala; ½ tsp ground turmeric; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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