You already have the ingredients in your pantry.
My mother claims its too watery to count as proper dal and teasingly calls it dal soup.
How To Make a Tarka
The beauty of a tarka is its adaptability.
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Heat the fat in a small pan until it shimmers.
Add whole spices, like cumin or mustard seeds, and let them sizzle until fragrant.
Drizzle a teaspoon of the tarka over each bowl of soup just before serving.
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It looks so pretty with the glossy oil and specks of spices and aromatics.
I start by heating a couple of tablespoons of vegetable oil, and throw in a knob of butter.
Plus, my family loves the crunch of the garlic!
This fragrant tarka isnt limited to squash soups.
Try it onbroccoli cheddar soup,creamy cauliflower soup, orpotato soup.
Other Ways To Use a Tarka
Tarka isnt just for soups!
Drizzle it over steamed basmati rice, on yogurt-based dips, or hummus.
I hope you will try this upgrade and come up with your own favorite combinations.