Cheap, delicious and healthy – tarka dal is the perfect comfort food ... or until fragrant. Add the onion, chillies and ginger and fry for 4–5 minutes, or until golden brown.

This dal is topped with a tarka, tamarind sauce, crispy onions, root ginger and fresh herbs. Each serving provides 395 kcal, 22.1g protein, 43.2g carbohydrate (of which 4.1g sugars), 11.3g fat (of ...

A tarka is a last-minute fry of spices and chilli ... Layer the carrots on top, then the courgettes, then the onion and garlic, seasoning each layer with plenty of salt and pepper.