Yellow Split Pea Dal
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place split peas in a saucepan with 5 cups of water.
- Cover and bring to boil.
- Lower heat and simmer very slowly, partially covered until soft (2-2/12 hours) Melt butter in large skillet.
- Add crushed garlic, cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric, and cinnamon.
- Cook, stirring, over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Add cooked peas and stir until everything is well mixed.
- Keep stirring and cooking as you gradually add an additional 1/2 cup water.
- You want a creamy consistency but not soup.
- Add salt, black and red peppers.
- Cook and stir another 5 minutes over low heat.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
676
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).