Masala Dal (Adapted from Julie Sahni)

Submitted by Dr Saag

"One of my favorite recipes"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups yellow split peas
• 1⁄3 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons ghee or 4 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 1⁄2 cups finely chopped onions
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 tablespoons cilantro

directions

1. Wash and rinse the peas in three changes of water.
2. Bring to a boild in 4 Cups of water then reduce the heat to medium-low to keep the peas simmering.
3. Cook for an hour or until peas are cooked and tender.
4. In the mean time add the ghee (or oil) to a medium sized skillet at medium-high heat.
5. Once ghee is hot add cumin seeds and ground pepper and tumeric for 10-15 seconds.
6. Next add the onion and cook until brown 10-15 minutes.
7. When the onion mixture is cooked add to the split peas.
8. Now deglaze the skillet you cooked the onion in with ~1/4 cup of water and add this to the split peas.
9. Garnish with cilantro and serve with naan or your favorite other bread.