It forms the foundation of many Indian dishes. Here's a simple recipe to make a versatile tarka base to use in everything from dal to scrambled eggs (see Recipe Tips). Heat the oil or ghee in a ...

Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Serve the tarka dal alongside the cooked rice. In September 2023 this recipe was costed at an average of £4.53 when checking prices at three UK ...

Recipe from Fresh India by Meera Sodha, published by Fig Tree. Order your copy from books.telegraph.co.uk Sign up to the Front Page newsletter for free: Your essential guide to the day's agenda ...