Tarka, also known as tempering, is a method of heating spices and other ingredients in hot oil and ghee to release their flavours. It forms the foundation of many Indian dishes. Here's a simple ...

15 minutes and a raid of your store cupboard is all you need to make this hearty lentil and chickpea salad, dressed in an aromatic spiced tarka. To make the salad, toss all the ingredients ...

A tarka is a last-minute fry of spices and chilli ... Add all the remaining dal ingredients, bring to the boil, then lower the heat to medium and simmer for 45–60 minutes. The dal should be ...