yellow-tarka-dal.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Place split peas in a container. Cover with water. Let soak, at least 2 hours. Drain.",
        "Combine split peas and red lentils in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Pour in enough water to cover by 2 inches. Season with turmeric, sea salt, and asafoetida. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until dal is the consistency of porridge.",
        "Heat ghee and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin; cook until starting to pop, about 30 seconds. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until tarka is very dark brown, 10 to 15 minutes.",
        "Serve tarka over dal."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "Dal:",
        "1/2 cup yellow dried split peas (chana dal)",
        "1 cup red lentils (masoor dal)",
        "1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric",
        "1 pinch sea salt",
        "1 pinch asafoetida powder (hing)",
        "water to cover",
        "Tarka:",
        "2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)",
        "1 tablespoon oil",
        "1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds",
        "1/2 teaspoon ground cumin",
        "1 onion, finely chopped",
        "2 cloves garlic, minced"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Yellow Tarka Dal",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/247206/yellow-tarka-dal/"
}