Tempering dried spices in hot oil to coax out their flavours is known as tadka as well as a few other names across India.

Dal Tadka (Red Lentils with Spiced Oil) Recipe

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Tomatoes round out the flavour in this freshly roasted red pepper soup. Top it with parmesan and serve on a crisp fall afternoon!

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