Any north Indian menu is incomplete without this tadka dal. Almost every Indian restaurant has the delicious dal tadka on their menu as the most popular dish. In a bowl soak chana dal for 2 hours. 2.

Drain the chana dal and put it into a large saucepan with the garlic, red chilli powder, turmeric, cinnamon stick and salt. Pour in 350ml/12fl oz water, or enough to cover the dal and bring it to ...