Split Pea Dal

Name: Split Pea Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups split peas; 5 cups water; 2 cloves garlic, whole peeled; 2 slices peeled ginger; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp tumeric; 1 tsp salt; 1 1/3 Tbs lemon juice; 2 Tbs oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, preferably black; 1/2 tsp crushed dried chilis

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Split Pea Dal – a delicious recipe with peas, water, garlic, ginger, cayenne pepper, tumeric. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups split peas
5 cups water
2 cloves garlic, whole peeled
2 slices peeled ginger
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp tumeric
1 tsp salt
1 1/3 Tbs lemon juice
2 Tbs oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds, preferably black
1/2 tsp crushed dried chilis

1
Place first 7 ingredients in large saucepan, bring to boil, cook uncoverd until peas are cooked and most of the water is gone, about an hour.
2
Add lemon juice and additional salt to taste.
3
Heat oil in small heavy fry pan unitl hot. Add spices. Cook briefly. Do not burn. Add to peas and serve

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups split peas, 5 cups water, 2 cloves garlic, whole peeled, 2 slices peeled ginger, and more.

Yes, Split Pea Dal falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Servings
4 servings
Category
General

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