Toor Dal or Yellow Split Pea Soup

Name: Toor Dal or Yellow Split Pea Soup
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1.5 cups toor dal or yellow pigeon peas; to taste Salt; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida or hing; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon ginger paste; 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste; 1/2 Serrano pepper, sliced thinly; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 small tomatoes, finely chopped, the riper the better; to taste Salt; 1/2 teaspoon ghee

Maulin Agrawal @cook_23084346

This is my take on an Indian dal recipe which my grandmother used. It goes well with rice or chapattis. #mycookbook

Maulin Agrawal @cook_23084346

This is my take on an Indian dal recipe which my grandmother used. It goes well with rice or chapattis. #mycookbook

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Ingredients

1.5 cupstoor dal or yellow pigeon peas
to tasteSalt
1/4 teaspoonturmeric powder
To season the dal
1/4 teaspoonasafoetida or hing
1/2 teaspooncumin seeds
1 teaspooncumin powder
1 teaspooncoriander powder
1/2 tablespoonturmeric powder
1 teaspoonginger paste
1/2 teaspoongarlic paste
1/2Serrano pepper, sliced thinly
1medium onion, finely chopped
2small tomatoes, finely chopped, the riper the better
to tasteSalt
1/2 teaspoonghee

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Steps

1

Wash toor dal and soak for at least 4 hours
2

Put soaked toor dal, the 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and salt into a pressure cooker. Cook for 30-40 minutes on medium heat.
3

Whisk the dal till smooth, and keep it aside.
4

In a pan, heat oil on medium heat. Add hing and cumin seeds.
5

Add ginger, garlic, and sliced peppers.
6

When ginger and garlic turn golden, add onions and cover the pan for 2-3 minutes or until onions soften.
7

Add tomatoes, cover till they’ve become slightly mushy, then mix in the three powdered spices and a pinch of salt.
8

Pour in the dal, and mix well. Simmer for 10-12 minutes.
9

Turn off the heat, and garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves. Serve with rice or chapattis.