Yellow Split Pea Dal

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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

Instructions

  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

676 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.5g 27% DV
Total Fat 43.1g 55% DV
Carbs 70g 25% DV
Fiber 16.9g 60% DV
Sugar 10.6g 21% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9958mg 100% DV
Potassium 1430.3mg 30% DV
Cholesterol 76.3mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 151mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 35.8mg 40% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 454mg 35% DV
Iron 34.3mg 100% DV

* % 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).

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