moong dal

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 cups dried yellow split peas
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon diced jalapeno chile pepper
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 3 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/2 dried red chile pepper
• 1 pinch asafoetida
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• rinse split peas; add to saucepan with 2 1/2 cups water. allow split peas to soak for 30 minutes.
• heat split peas and water, with salt, until boiling. reduce heat to medium-low and cook until tender and thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. add more water, if necessary, to prevent drying out. stir in ginger, jalapeno pepper, tomato, lemon juice, and turmeric.
• heat oil in a small saucepan and add cumin seed and red chile pepper. when pepper is heated, add asafoetida powder and garlic. stir mixture into split peas and add cilantro; mix well.