Do you offer takeaway from Jaflong Tandoori?

Yes — takeaway is available every evening from 4:00 PM (Sun–Thu until 10:30 PM, Fri–Sat until 11:00 PM). Order online for 10% off collection, or call 020 8332 1339. Match days we open early from 12:00 PM.

Which areas do you deliver to around Richmond?

We deliver across Richmond upon Thames, Twickenham, Teddington, Kingston, East Sheen, Mortlake, Kew, Ham, Petersham, Whitton and Surbiton — postcodes TW1, TW2, TW9, TW10, TW11, KT1, KT2, KT5, KT6, SW13 and SW14. Enjoy £5 off delivery orders over £40.

Do you provide catering for private events and corporate bookings?

Yes — we cater weddings, corporate lunches, private parties and home celebrations across South West London. Every event is quoted bespoke around your menu, guest count and service style. Call our catering team on 07436 026277 or use the catering enquiry form for a tailored quote.

Our chicken and lamb come from halal-certified suppliers; we don't claim restaurant-wide halal certification. Our kitchen also offers vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options (Laila gluten-free basmati rice on request). We don't actively cook with nuts, but cannot guarantee against trace contamination from suppliers — please tell us about any allergies when ordering.

Curry guide · Jaflong Tandoori, Ham, Richmond

Dal tarka — comforting lentils with garlic and cumin

Mild, comforting lentils that go with almost any curry.

Dal Tarka
£8.95
Yellow lentils tempered with garlic, cumin, and dried chillies.
Spice: Mild · Halal, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
Tarka Dal
£8.95
Red lentils with a generous garlic and cumin tempering.
Spice: Mild · Halal, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free

Prices as shown on our full menu.

What is a dal tarka?

Dal is a dish of slow-cooked lentils. The tarka is a final sizzle of garlic, cumin and chilli in hot oil poured over the top.

We make two versions: dal tarka with yellow lentils, and tarka dal with red lentils.

How we cook it

We cook the lentils until soft, then temper them with garlic, cumin and dried chillies.

Goes well with

Plain rice
Chana masala
Any main curry

Common questions

Is dal tarka vegan and gluten-free?: Both of our dals are labelled vegan, gluten-free and nut-free on our menu. Please tell us about any allergy when you order.

Order dal tarka for collection or delivery

Direct from our kitchen — full menu, best offers, and no third-party mark-ups. Usually ready in 20–30 minutes.

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Prefer to phone your order through? Call the kitchen

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