Masala Dal

130 minutes Prep: 70 minutes Cook: 70 minutes

481 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2	cups	yellow split peas
1/3	teaspoon	turmeric
2	teaspoons	salt
1/2	cup	ghee (clarified butter)
1	teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 1/2	cups	onions	finely chopped
1/4	teaspoon	red pepper flakes
2	tablespoons	cilantro leaves	chopped

Directions

Wash peas well.

Place in a bowl, cover with hot water and let sit for an hour.

Drain.

Place in a large pot, add 4 1/2 cups water and throw in the turmeric.

Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Reduce heat to medium low, partially cover and simmer for 45 minutes.

Remove from heat, beat with a wire whisk till the mixture is finely pureed.

Stir in salt and set aside.

When ready to serve, simmer puree over low heat till piping hot.

Heat ghee in a skillet over medium high heat.

When very hot, add cumin seeds and fry for 10 seconds.

Lower heat, add onions and fry for 20 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Stir in red pepper and immediately pour in to the puree.

Garnish with coriander.

Serve with a potato dish, rice and bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 166g

Amount per Serving

Calories 481 45% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.0g	37%
Saturated Fat 15.0g	74%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 61mg	20%
Sodium 1357mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 51.0g	17%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	80%
Sugars 9.0g
Protein 19.0g	38%

Vitamin A	17%		Vitamin C	10%
Calcium	7%		Iron	21%

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

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