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Tarka, also known as tadka or chhaunk, is an Indian cooking technique that involves frying spices in hot oil or ghee to season food. The process infuses the oil and food with flavor and adds an extra layer of texture. Tarka can be used in many dishes, including curries, dals, soups, and rice.

Here are some tips for making tarka:

Choose your pan: If you're making a tarka at the beginning of a recipe, use the same pan or pot you'll be cooking the dish in. If you're making a tarka to drizzle over a finished dish, use a small skillet or saucepan.
Heat the oil: Make sure the oil is very hot before adding spices.

Add spices in order: Spices can go from toasty to scorched in seconds, so have them prepped and measured before you turn on the heat.