Tomato Moong Dal w/ Garlic & Cumin Tarka

Tomato Moong Dal w/ Garlic & Cumin Tarka

Moong beans are among the healthiest plant protein sources out there, and they’re cheap, versatile and delicious. My favourite ways to enjoy moong is in a warm autumnal dal. This recipe is super simple and can be made in large batches for freezing!

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Panch Puran - Bengali Style Spice Mix !

Panch Puran -  Bengali Style Spice Mix !

Ah blending spices! Is there anything more delightfully satisfying? Doubtful. Panch Puran / Panch Phoron is a North East Indian/Bangladeshi/Nepali style mix of 5 whole spices. This blend will not only give your curries and dals deep and layered flavours, but each seed offers a range of feel-good benefits. 

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Perfect Tarka Dhal (with yellow moong lentils)

Perfect Tarka Dhal (with yellow moong lentils)

This is the perfect way to make a quick weeknight dhal. Cooking the lentils separately, almost naked, with just a bit of salt and turmeric, while making an spiced onion and garlic tarka on the side is the best way to achieve maximum creaminess with the lentils and maximum flavour from the onions!  

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