tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post5443817000664100333..comments2023-08-29T06:56:38.546-05:00Comments on Food Lust People Love: Tarka Dal or Curry LentilsStacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-88384934333900629162013-04-13T23:25:45.639-05:002013-04-13T23:25:45.639-05:00The flavors are wonderful, Megan, and this is one ...The flavors are wonderful, Megan, and this is one of those dishes that just gets better the next day, so it's great for "leftover" lunches.Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-92207443979346057922013-04-13T15:44:24.853-05:002013-04-13T15:44:24.853-05:00I LOVE this recipe. I make lentils a lot and this ...I LOVE this recipe. I make lentils a lot and this is a nice change up than my go to recipe!Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-8450617572544400612013-04-08T23:22:22.156-05:002013-04-08T23:22:22.156-05:00Do it! I don't think it needs the cheddar sin...Do it! I don't think it needs the cheddar since it's already so cheesy with the cream cheese, but the crunchy potato chips would be a wonderful addition if you are going to bake it. I ate it right out of the pot. Well, I mean in a bowl. I didn't bother with a casserole dish and the oven.Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-67746289338752343482013-04-08T23:19:26.678-05:002013-04-08T23:19:26.678-05:00Thank you, Conni. The thinner you slice them, the...Thank you, Conni. The thinner you slice them, the more they curl!Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-38770545489596621232013-04-08T23:18:45.407-05:002013-04-08T23:18:45.407-05:00Don't be sceerd, Susan! The peppers in the ta...Don't be sceerd, Susan! The peppers in the tarka and on top can be left off for those who don't eat hot food. The other flavors are still delicious!Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-37679931910188686892013-04-08T23:17:17.473-05:002013-04-08T23:17:17.473-05:00Exactly, Sarah! Lentils weren't really on my ...Exactly, Sarah! Lentils weren't really on my radar at university but I so wish they had been. We'd have eaten a lot better!Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-56506797244384876652013-04-08T23:16:03.919-05:002013-04-08T23:16:03.919-05:00Thank you, Laura! You really can't beat dal f...Thank you, Laura! You really can't beat dal for taste and cost.Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-66238534627844252352013-04-08T20:01:18.372-05:002013-04-08T20:01:18.372-05:00I'm going to make that tuna dish - Probably cr...I'm going to make that tuna dish - Probably crush some potato chips over top and cheddar cheese. Can't help it - I'm a product of my time! :)Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-62832740058790109782013-04-08T13:46:06.194-05:002013-04-08T13:46:06.194-05:00This dish looks absolutely amazingly flavorful, an...This dish looks absolutely amazingly flavorful, and I LOVE the pepper trick!Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-91553912956228719742013-04-08T12:57:18.749-05:002013-04-08T12:57:18.749-05:00Those peppers on top are scaring the bejeezus out ...Those peppers on top are scaring the bejeezus out of me! It's probably while I stay far far away fro m curries. But as a budget meal? Looks perfect.Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-71009064986197709692013-04-08T12:42:42.674-05:002013-04-08T12:42:42.674-05:00I used to make something almost identical in Unive...I used to make something almost identical in University when we had no money! It is so good I make it anyways nowStacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-78049117008942752562013-04-08T06:16:56.493-05:002013-04-08T06:16:56.493-05:00We love Tarka Dal, as a matter of fact it is on th...We love Tarka Dal, as a matter of fact it is on the menu tonight. Your version looks wonderfulStacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-10434253861088537532013-04-08T03:11:34.521-05:002013-04-08T03:11:34.521-05:00Thanks, Lyn. It's comfort food for us. Spicy...Thanks, Lyn. It's comfort food for us. Spicy, warm and delicious!Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-31286995306741164032013-04-08T03:10:43.447-05:002013-04-08T03:10:43.447-05:00As long as the bag is see-through, it doesn't ...As long as the bag is see-through, it doesn't matter what they call them! Look for the little yellow or orange ones. Either tastes great and, oddly, they both cook up yellow.Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-33625009078277282212013-04-08T03:09:02.190-05:002013-04-08T03:09:02.190-05:00Thanks, Cindy!Thanks, Cindy!Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-55270979845866536952013-04-08T03:08:53.304-05:002013-04-08T03:08:53.304-05:00I love anything with cumin, Tammi, but these lenti...I love anything with cumin, Tammi, but these lentils are especially nice. The pepper helps too. :)Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-47174064659512902462013-04-08T03:07:58.749-05:002013-04-08T03:07:58.749-05:00Thanks, Kim! We were smiling over here for sure!Thanks, Kim! We were smiling over here for sure!Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-66953514345706862082013-04-08T02:03:41.862-05:002013-04-08T02:03:41.862-05:00Just got back from Spring Break and we are all on ...Just got back from Spring Break and we are all on the post-vacation diet wagon - this is something that we can eat - love bean recipes! I'm sure I can find the beans in the international market over by the mosque, but only if they are marked in English - that's going to be my challenge!Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-55945144477695310062013-04-07T21:40:36.500-05:002013-04-07T21:40:36.500-05:00Very colorful! Interesting combo of spices.Very colorful! Interesting combo of spices.Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-52337674944353846132013-04-07T19:03:13.306-05:002013-04-07T19:03:13.306-05:00Such a colorful dish!! Bet it pops with flavor too...Such a colorful dish!! Bet it pops with flavor too!!Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-11861728055985428132013-04-07T17:11:22.396-05:002013-04-07T17:11:22.396-05:00Such a pleasure to learn about the meaning of dal ...Such a pleasure to learn about the meaning of dal and tarka. <br /><br /><br />So glad you shared the very specific photo instructional of preparing the curry lentils. Your soup undoubtedly brings on smiles - in the taste and budget departments =)Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-9457815096882411582013-04-07T15:50:55.897-05:002013-04-07T15:50:55.897-05:00Look at all those amazing spices! As always, I tru...Look at all those amazing spices! As always, I truly appreciate your photos. Its always good to see exactly how its done! Great recipe, Stacy!Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-61211903390970402082013-04-07T12:08:46.091-05:002013-04-07T12:08:46.091-05:00Wow! I am very impressed with your spice drawer, ...Wow! I am very impressed with your spice drawer, Teresa! Thank you for your kind words!Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-56312786589138547502013-04-07T12:01:03.277-05:002013-04-07T12:01:03.277-05:00The chili pepper is not essential, Bea, so I hope ...The chili pepper is not essential, Bea, so I hope you will enjoy it. I am delighted that it fits your diet restrictions. Lentils are just the best, aren't they? Loved your soup recipe too!Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-36260163289580950512013-04-07T11:54:25.636-05:002013-04-07T11:54:25.636-05:00Ah, Kelli, the tuna recipe is easy. Boil your pas...Ah, Kelli, the tuna recipe is easy. Boil your pasta. Drain. Add in cream cheese and a can of drained tuna. When I was feeling flush, I might have added frozen peas to the pasta while it boiled. :) I ate that and chicken wings more times than I could count. Fortunately, I really liked them both. I actually ate the dal last night with pita bread, called Arabic bread here, so that's what&Stacy Rushtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com