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
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. coconut oil; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (1 cup); 6 cloves garlic, minced (2 Tbs.); 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 tsp. turmeric powder; 2 tsp. red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish; 1 1/2 cups dried yellow split peas; 1 lemon, juiced (2 Tbs.); 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. coconut oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
6 cloves garlic, minced (2 Tbs.)
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. turmeric powder
2 tsp. red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 cups dried yellow split peas
1 lemon, juiced (2 Tbs.)
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, for garnish, optional

1
Set rice cooker setting to saute (or similar), and preheat 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Add coconut oil, and heat 1 minute more.
3
Add onion, garlic, and carrots, and saute 5 to 6 minutes, or until vegetables are softened.
4
Add cumin, turmeric, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute more.
5
Adjust rice cooker setting to slow cook (or similar).
6
Pour in 4 cups water, stir in split peas, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
7
Cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours, or until peas are soft.
8
Thin dal with water, if desired.
9
Serve drizzled with lemon juice, and garnish with cilantro (if using).

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. coconut oil, 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (1 cup), 6 cloves garlic, minced (2 Tbs.), 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots, 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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