Indian Yellow Dal

Indian Yellow Plit Peas Dahl
CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Learn how to make falafel from scratch at home using this bulletproof simple recipe.

Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle Eastern.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 10 mins
 1 cup 1 cup yellow split peas (uncooked).
 2 cups Water or vegetable broth.
 1 tsp Turmeric.
 ¼ tsp Cayenne.
 ½ tsp Sea Salt.
 1 tbsp Butter.
 1 ½ tbsp Cummin
 2 Whole cloves.
 Pepper to taste.
1

In a large pot, combine the uncooked yellow split peas and the water or vegetable broth. Bring to a slow simmer.

2

Add the turmeric, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and cover.

3

Cook for at least 20 minutes, covered until the yellow split peas are 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.

4

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.

Ingredients

 1 cup 1 cup yellow split peas (uncooked).
 2 cups Water or vegetable broth.
 1 tsp Turmeric.
 ¼ tsp Cayenne.
 ½ tsp Sea Salt.
 1 tbsp Butter.
 1 ½ tbsp Cummin
 2 Whole cloves.
 Pepper to taste.

Directions

1

In a large pot, combine the uncooked yellow split peas and the water or vegetable broth. Bring to a slow simmer.

2

Add the turmeric, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and cover.

3

Cook for at least 20 minutes, covered until the yellow split peas are 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.

4

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.

Indian Yellow Dal