Everyday Yellow Dal

By Ruta Kahute:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup yellow split peas, soaked in cold water for 1 hour
• 1 large tomato (about 8 ounces), cut into 8 wedges
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 5 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, finely ground
• 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 cup minced cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method::

1. Drain the dal (split peas) and place in a large saucepan. Add the tomato and 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until peas are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
3. Pick out any tomato skins and whisk dal to emulsify it. Keep warm over very low heat.
4. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over high heat.
5. When the oil begins to smoke, add the cumin seeds, covering the pan with a lid or splatter screen.
6. After the seeds have stopped sputtering, add the onion and saute over medium heat.
7. About 3 minutes later, add the garlic and saute until most of the onion has turned dark brown, about 5 minutes altogether.
8. Add the coriander, turmeric and cayenne, stir and pour mixture over the dal.
9. Add the cilantro, butter and salt to the dal and simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Source:

5 spices 50 dishes, Adapted from Ruta Kahate via SFGate.com, 6/8/07

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