Indian Yellow Split Peas Dal

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow split peas (uncooked)
  • 2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, whole seeds or ground
  • 2 whole cloves
  • Dash pepper, to taste

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.Ingredients for Indian yellow split pea dal recipe gathered
  2. In a large pot, combine the uncooked yellow split peas and the water or vegetable broth. Bring to a slow simmer.Yellow split peas covered with water in a large Dutch oven
  3. Add the turmeric, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and cover.Turmeric and cayenne added to yellow split peas with water
  4. Cook for at least 20 minutes, covered, until the yellow split peas are fully cooked, stirring occasionally. If you prefer a smoother texture, continue to cook the dal for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to allow the yellow split peas to break up even more.Yellow split peas cooked to a mushy texture
  5. 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, or until the onion is soft.Diced onion and spices being fried in a skillet and stirred with a cooking spoon
  6. Add the spiced onion mixture to the split peas, and allow to simmer for at least 5 more minutes.Spice and onion mixture being stirred into the cooked yellow split peas
  7. Add a dash of pepper and more salt, if desired, and serve hot with rice or alone in a soup bowl. Enjoy!Salt and pepper being added to Indian yellow split pea dal