Masala Dal Ingredients

1 1/2 cup – Yellow split peas

1/3 teaspoon – Turmeric 2 teaspoon –

Salt 1/2 cup – Ghee 1 tablespoon –

Cumin seeds 1 1/2 cup –

Finely chopped onions

1/4 teaspoon – Red pepper

2 tablespoon – Chopped coriander leaves

Serves 4.

Directions

1. Wash peas well. Place in a bowl, cover with hot water & let sit for an hour. Drain. Place in a large pot, add 4 1/2 cups water & throw in the turmeric. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium low, partially cover & simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat, beat with a wire whisk till the mixture is finely pureed. Stir in salt & set aside.
2. 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 & fry for 10 seconds. Lower heat, add onions & fry for 20 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Stir in red pepper & immediately pour in to the puree. Garnish with coriander.
3. Serve with a potato dish, rice & bread.