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Indian Yellow Split Pea Dal
Indian Yellow Split Pea Dal
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup yellow split peas (uncooked)
- 2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin (whole seeds or ground)
- 2 whole cloves
- Dash pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large pot, place the uncooked yellow split peas and the water or vegetable broth, and bring to a slow simmer.
- Add the turmeric, cayenne, and salt, and cover.
- Cook for at least 20 minutes, covered, until the yellow split peas are fully cooked, stirring occasionally.
- You can also continue to cook your dal for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, if you prefer, to allow the yellow split peas to break up and have a smoother texture.
- Either way, once the split peas are almost done, in a separate large skillet or frying pan, heat the onion, cumin, and clove in the margarine. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, until onion, is soft (if you happen to have some asafoetida hing spice on hand you can also add a little in for about 30 seconds just for extra flavor)
- Add the onion and spices mixture to the split peas, and allow to simmer for at least 5 more minutes.
- Add a dash of pepper and more salt, if desired, and serve hot with rice or alone in a soup bowl.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Caution – it’s got a bit of a kick!
- If you’re using yellow lentils or something other than yellow split peas in this recipe, you can cook them a little less than the suggested 20 to 35 minutes.
- Want to make it a full meal? Add a side of vegetable pakoras or baked samosas (try these simple kale pakoras for something completely untraditional but absolutely delicious), and you’ll have a complete yet still light and healthy Indian meal.
Keywords: Yellow Split Peas Recipe
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