Yellow Split Pea Dal Recipe

Name: Yellow Split Pea Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried yellow split peas; 5 cups water (plus 1/2 cup more later); 2 tablespoons butter; 3 -5 garlic cloves; 3/4 teaspoon cumin seed; 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste); black pepper; crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1 cup dried yellow split peas
5 cups water (plus 1/2 cup more later)
2 tablespoons butter
3 -5 garlic cloves
3/4 teaspoon cumin seed
3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes

1
Place split peas in a saucepan with 5 cups of water.
2
Cover and bring to boil.
3
Lower heat and simmer very slowly, partially covered until soft (2-2/12 hours) Melt butter in large skillet.
4
Add crushed garlic, cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric, and cinnamon.
5
Cook, stirring, over medium heat for 3 minutes.
6
Add cooked peas and stir until everything is well mixed.
7
Keep stirring and cooking as you gradually add an additional 1/2 cup water.
8
You want a creamy consistency but not soup.
9
Add salt, black and red peppers.
10
Cook and stir another 5 minutes over low heat.
11
Serve hot.

218

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried yellow split peas, 5 cups water (plus 1/2 cup more later), 2 tablespoons butter, 3 -5 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Yellow 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.

Yellow Split Pea Dal

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