71 Tadka Dal

The lentil is going to play a big part in the future of food. As more and more young diners and shoppers turn their backs on meat so the pulse and the bean are going to become mainstays of protein. This brings the importance of the lentil into sharp focus.

One of the most important of all Indian lentil dishes is the simple dal or Tadka Dal. It is just lentils simply boiled and flavoured with onion, garlic and spices. It can be used as an accompaniment or as a dish in its own right.<