Everyday dal tadka

Ingredients

• 300 g red lentils
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 dried chilli
• 2 tomatoes
• coriander, to finish
• 2 tbsp oil

Method

1. 1Lentils, turmeric and a litre of water. Skim the foam off the top.25 min
2. 2While it cooks, heat the oil and pop the mustard and cumin seeds.90 sec
3. 3Garlic and chilli in until golden — seconds, not minutes.45 sec
4. 4Pour the whole tadka into the dal and stir. That sizzle is the dish.