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The discussion centers around a recipe for tarka dal and naan bread, with the original poster sharing their modifications, such as omitting bay leaves and using olive oil instead of ghee. Participants express appreciation for the dish and share their cooking preferences, particularly regarding the use of garlic in the tarka. There is a consensus that browning the garlic enhances the flavor, contributing to a smoky taste reminiscent of traditional Indian restaurant dishes.

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littlechilie

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Tarka dal & Naan bread.
« on: January 10, 2016, 06:39 PM »
Tarka dal & Naan bread.}

I chose not to use Bay leaf but add tomatoes at the end,  Olive oil in place of the large amount of butter gee in the video works for me.

http://youtu.be/bL7x3wLsWtA


Tarka dal & Naan bread.}

Simply good tasting healthy food to mop up with Naan.

LC.
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Offline Madrasandy

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Re: Tarka dal & Naan bread.
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2016, 07:53 PM »
Looks very tasty lc, naan breads look excellent  :)
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Re: Tarka dal & Naan bread.
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2016, 01:30 AM »
Quote from: littlechilie on January 10, 2016, 06:39 PM
Tarka dal & Naan bread.}

I chose not to use Bay leaf but add tomatoes at the end,  Olive oil in place of the large amount of butter gee in the video works for me.

http://youtu.be/bL7x3wLsWtA


Tarka dal & Naan bread.}

Simply good tasting healthy food to mop up with Naan.

LC.

what lentils are you using ?? and how did you cook them ??
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Offline chewytikka

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Re: Tarka dal & Naan bread.
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2016, 10:05 AM »
Nice, plain and simple LC

Theres two ways a Restaurant Chef would do this old favourite side dish.
A garlic tarka/bhagar at the beginning, like the Viceroy video
or the more common and traditional two pan method, with the tarka at the end.

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littlechilie

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Re: Tarka dal & Naan bread.
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2016, 11:14 AM »
Hi Chewy, the tarka at the end is also a must for me, more garlic the better as I love that deep flavour ;)

Thanks for the recommended Panch Dhal link I will be checking it out very soon.
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Offline Gav Iscon

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Re: Tarka dal & Naan bread.
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2016, 06:32 PM »
Looks very nice lc.

I'm going to have to do some for lunch someday and the missus won't go near pulse based dishes :(
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Offline Invisible Mike

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Re: Tarka dal & Naan bread.
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2016, 10:41 PM »
Did you burn the garlic like he does in the video LC? I always thought this was a no no. Does it taste alright?

PS I realised watching this that the smell in a lot of restaurants, that I couldn't previously put my finger on is probably burnt garlic.
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littlechilie

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Re: Tarka dal & Naan bread.
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2016, 11:57 PM »
Hi MM, yep get that garlic real brown if you want the smoky BIR flavour, just don't burn it as there is a big difference.

Like Chewy said its old school BIR, not many places have or take the time for such extravagance now due to speed and overbooking I guess.

I have been in only a few BIR that take the time to put a good tarka on some of there main dishes, it really stands out from the crowd.

Thanks.
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Offline Invisible Mike

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Re: Tarka dal & Naan bread.
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2016, 01:46 AM »
Cheers LC. I'll try browning it next time.  :D
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