Yellow Split Pea Dal

From: VegJen

On Sep 11, 2007

Our family loves a certain red lentil dal recipe, but I wanted to try a new split pea dish. This recipe was voted even better than our old standby, and it seems pretty forgiving. I was in a hurry, so I kept the heat on the split peas a bit higher than a slow simmer as the directions called for. I also added them to the spice mixture while there was still some cooking liquid left, rather than adding an additional 1/2 cup water at the end. Next time I will double the recipe!

From: alleycatb

On Jun 16, 2007

doubled this and made it for a potluck, It was inexpencive and easy and enjoyed by all, added powdered ginger too.

From: Sue L

On Nov 22, 2004

This review has been written for "Yellow split pea Dal Yellow Split Pea Dal by Kimke", and is not intended for any other version of this recipe there may be. This was pretty good. I liked how the long cooking time broke down the split peas and I didn't have to puree this in the blender. I did not find it to be lacking in taste. In fact, I used 1/2 tsp. cayenne instead of pepper flakes and 1/4 tsp. black pepper, and found it to be much spicier than the dals I am used to, which have a more subtle flavoring. I also used 5 cloves garlic (since I like garlic) but did find it to be too much for the delicate flavor of the dal. While the spice level is not a problem for me, this is not something my daughter would care for, although she likes dal. Next time I would go less on the garlic, do only a pinch cayenne, no black pepper and cut the other spices in half. Thanks for posting!

From: 125458

On Jan 4, 2005

very nice recipe. i did make some adjustments though: used ghee for butter, and i added abt 1/2tsp each of garam masala, chili powder, coriander powder and cumin powder. i also sauted some onion with the whole spices in the tempering. garnished with cilantro and those was an excellent complement to veg biryani.