One Pot Yellow Split Pea Dal
A super easy and yummy indian dal with yellow split peas, parsley and peas for a twist to the classic red lentil dal. Goes well with a yoghurt dressing and papadums.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 200 g yellow split peas (~2.25 dl)
- 7.5 dl water *
- 2 medium onions
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 chili (depends on strength)
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp cumin seeds / ground cumin
- 50 g fresh ginger *
- 2 tsp turmeric powder *
- 1 tsp fenugreek powder (optional)
- 1 tsp mustard powder (optional)
- 1-2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 2 dl fresh parsley
- 1 dl frozen peas
Serving suggestion (optional)
- Serve with a raita dressing and some papadums.
Instructions
- Rinse the yellow split peas and add them to a large pot with the water.
- Chop the onions, garlic cloves and chili and add to the pot.
- Grate the ginger and add it to the pot with the rest of the ingredients (except the parsley and frozen peas). Bring to a boil and let it simmer for about 40 min - 1 hour. (Depends on the texture you desire for the split peas) Make sure to stir a bit towards the end to keep it from sticking/burning to the bottom of the pot.
- 5 minutes before its done, add the chopped fresh parsley and frozen peas.
- Enjoy with a yoghurt dressing and some papadums or rice.
Notes
* You can use 5 dl water instead of 7.5 for less soup-like texture.
* Use organic fresh ginger and turmeric to avoid peeling before grating.
* If you only have ginger powder use 1 tsp.
* If you have fresh turmeric use about 25 g.
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