Yellow Split Pea Dhal

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow split peas, uncooked
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 14 teaspoon cayenne
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 12 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 dash pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse and sort yellow split peas.
  2. Place rinsed peas into a soup pot with vegetable broth and bring to boil.
  3. Add the turmeric, cayenne and salt.
  4. Cover and reduce heat to low.
  5. Simmer for 20 - 30 minutes until peas are tender.
  6. While peas are simmering heat ghee in skillet and saute onion, cumin and cloves for 5 minutes.
  7. Add onion mixture to split peas and allow to simmer for 5 more minutes.
  8. Serve hot with rice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

631 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.4g 27% DV
Total Fat 42.7g 55% DV
Carbs 70.5g 26% DV
Fiber 25.8g 92% DV
Sugar 7.2g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9985.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1852mg 39% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 631.3mcg 70% DV
Vitamin C 44.1mg 49% DV
Calcium 493.5mg 38% DV
Iron 36mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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