Three-Bean Dal Recipe

Name: Three-Bean Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow split peas (7 ounces); Kosher salt; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 small tomato, chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup water; One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; One 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; Basmati rice and warm naan, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup yellow split peas (7 ounces)
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 small tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup water
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
One 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Basmati rice and warm naan, for serving

1
In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
2
Add the split peas and a generous pinch of salt and boil until just beginning to break down, about 50 minutes.
3
Drain well.
4
Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the oil.
5
Add the ginger, garlic, jalapeno, cumin and cayenne and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 6 minutes.
6
Add the tomato and tomato paste and cook until the tomato is slightly broken down, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the cream, butter and water and bring to a boil.
8
Stir in the yellow split peas, chickpeas and kidney beans and season with salt.
9
Simmer over low heat until thickened, about 15 minutes.
10
Serve with basmati rice and naan.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup yellow split peas (7 ounces), Kosher salt, 3 tablespoons canola oil, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Three-Bean 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.

Three-Bean Dal

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