Masala Dal (Adapted From Julie Sahni)

Masala Dal (Adapted From Julie Sahni)


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.

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