Dal tadka

Method

1. 1 Simmer red lentils with turmeric powder for 20 minutes until tender.
2. 2 Sauté garlic, ginger, onion, and cumin seeds with unsalted butter.
3. 3 Add the tomatoes and peppers and stir-fry until softened.
4. 4 Pour the sautéed herbs into the pot of beans and stir well.
5. 5 Season with salt, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve hot.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 22 min

  Replace step 1: cook lentils with turmeric under high pressure for 5 minutes, then let them rest naturally for 7 minutes; the lentils will be softer in a shorter time of about 8 minutes and there's no need to stir the broth.