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Matar Dal (Yellow Split Pea Dal)

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This classic Matar Dal features tender yellow split peas simmered with turmeric and cumin, then finished with a rich tadka of ghee, red chiles, and bay leaf. The dish is balanced with fresh lemon juice and a hint of sugar for depth. It is a hearty, gluten-free vegetarian staple that is both comforting and flavorful.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 783.4
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This classic Matar Dal features tender yellow split peas simmered with turmeric and cumin, then finished with a rich tadka of ghee, red chiles, and bay leaf. The dish is balanced with fresh lemon juice and a hint of sugar for depth. It is a hearty, gluten-free vegetarian staple that is both comforting and flavorful.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Yellow split peas
  • 2 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 pn Turmeric
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon Cumin, ground
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon Coriander, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1 pn Garlic powder
  • 1 pn Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Ghee
  • 1 pn Cumin seeds
  • 2 ea Red chiles
  • 2 md Yellow onions, chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon Ginger, grated
  • 1 ea Bay leaf
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 pn Paprika
Directions
  1. 1
    Wash peas & soak in water for 20 minutes.
  2. 2
    Drain, rinse & cover with fresh water & bring to a boil.
  3. 3
    Add salt & turmeric & boil hard for 2 minutes removing any scum that forms in that time.
  4. 4
    Reduce heat, cover & simmer until soft, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5
    Remove from heat & stir in the cumin, lemon juice, coriander, cayeene, garlic & sugar.
  6. 6
    Heat ghee in a large pot &
  7. 7
    fry the cumin seeds, chiles, ginger & bay leaf for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  8. 8
    Add tomato paste.
  9. 9
    Add the dal, stirring all the time.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle with the paprika & mix well.
  11. 11
    Cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes & serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 783.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.7g20%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5011.1mg209%
Total Carbohydrate 170.3g57%
Dietary Fiber 35.1g141%
Sugars 88.2g
Protein 21.3g43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bay, boiling, cayenne, chiles, chopped, coriander, cumin, dal, frying, garlic, ghee, ginger, grated, ground, indian, juice, leaf, lemon, matar, onions
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