Spiced Onion Dahl

Name: Spiced Onion Dahl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow split peas; 6.5 cup water; 0.5 tsp salt; 1.5 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp gingerroot; 2 tsp minced garlic; 2 tomatoes; 2 medium onions; 0.5 cup split white gram; 0.25 cup yellow moong dal; 0.25 cup red lentil; 0.5 tsp indian chili pepper; 0.5 tsp paprika; 3 tbsp fresh cilantro; plain yogurt

A South Asian dal of lentils, yellow split peas and tomatoes, seasoned with cumin and turmeric and cooked in a pan.

50 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Take your water and cook the yellow split peas, split white gram, yellow moong dal, and red lentils along with the ginger and salt until they are soft, approximately 30 minutes.
30 min
2
In a separate saucepan, heat your oil and add the cumin seeds-as the seeds begin to splutter, add the minced garlic and tomatoes and sauté for a few minutes just they begin to cook.
3
Next, add the salt and other spices and thoroughly combine. Then, take the beans (including the water you cooked them in) and add them to the saucepan.
4
Cook for 3 minutes, and serve. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and a spoonful of yogurt if you choose to.
3 min
5
Can also serve with your choice of breads as well.