Split Pea Dal Recipe

Name: Split Pea Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried yellow split peas; 8 whole garlic cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 1/2 cups basmati rice; 2 tablespoons butter/oil; 1-2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground tumeric; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dried yellow split peas
8 whole garlic cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
2 tablespoons butter/oil
1-2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground tumeric
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Salt to taste

1
Bring 5 cups water to a boil. Rinse split peas and remove debris. Add split peas, cloves, and cinnamon stick to boiling water. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until peas are very soft and starting to break down, 1 to 1/2 hours (mixture should be soupy). If peas begin to stick before they're done, add more water 1/2 cup at a time. Remove and discard clove sand cinnamon stick if desired.
2
When split peas are done, heat butter or oil in a separate pan. Melt butter or heat oil over medium heat. Stir in cumin, turmeric, mustard seeds, cayenne, coriander, and ginger and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir spice mixture into cooked split peas and add salt to taste.
3
Meanwhile, cook rice until done. Divide rice onto plates and pour dal on top.

827

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 dried yellow split peas, 8 whole garlic cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, 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.

Split Pea Dal

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