Masala-Spiced Yellow Dal

Serves 4 to 6
Time 1 hr 5 min

Dal, which refer to all manner of preparations for stewed lentils, are popular accompaniments at Indian meals. This is a traditional one, flavored with onions, garlic and garam masala.

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Ingredients

    1 cupyellow split peas
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt, plus more to taste
    2 cupschopped yellow onion, divided
    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    3 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
    2 teaspoonsgaram masala
    Ground black pepper, to taste

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Method

Rinse peas and soak in water for 10 minutes.


Drain, rinse and place in a medium saucepan with 3 cups water, salt and 1/2 cup of the onion.


Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the peas are tender, 45 to 50 minutes.


While the split peas are cooking, heat oil in a skillet and sauté the remaining onion with garlic and garam masala over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they are golden, soft, and just beginning to brown, 10 to 15 minutes.


Add the onion mixture to the cooked peas, stirring to combine.


Simmer 10 to 15 minutes to blend flavors.


Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

220

Total Fat

6g

Saturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

240mg

Total Carbohydrate

33g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Total Sugars

4g

Protein

11g

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