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Yellow Split Pea Dal Recipe

Yellow Split Pea Dal Recipe

Yellow Split Pea Dal is a hearty, comforting lentil dish with a delicate blend of spices. It’s creamy, protein-rich, and pairs perfectly with rice or flatbreads. Quick to prepare and wholesome, it’s a staple for nutritious everyday meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup yellow split peas moong dal
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 –2 green chilies chopped
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional

Method
 

  1. Rinse yellow split peas thoroughly and soak for 30 minutes if desired.
  2. Heat oil or ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds until they splutter.
  3. Sauté onions until golden brown.
  4. Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, turmeric, and red chili powder; cook for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Add soaked yellow split peas and water; bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until peas are tender and cooked through.
  7. Add salt to taste and mix well.
  8. Garnish with fresh coriander and drizzle lemon juice before serving.

Notes

Soaking lentils reduces cooking time.
Adjust water for desired consistency—thick or soupy.
Serve hot with steamed rice or chapati.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Tempering with ghee and spices at the end enhances flavor.

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