Yellow Split Pea Dal

This yellow split pea dal is a comforting and flavorful vegan dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners. It's packed with protein and spices, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup yellow split peas, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups water
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions:

Put the split peas and water in a large pot

Once it starts to boil, lower the heat and let it cook, covered, for 30 minutes or until the peas are soft

Put vegetable oil in a different pan and heat it over medium-low heat

Put in the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until it gets soft

To the pan, add the minced garlic and ginger

Cook for two more minutes

Add the chili powder, cumin, coriander, and turmeric

Mix well and cook for one minute

Make a sauce by adding diced tomatoes and their juices to a pan

Mix the tomatoes with the split peas and add them to the pot when they are soft

Add pepper and salt to taste

Simmer the dal for another 15 minutes, stirring it every now and then

Put cooked rice on the plate and top with the dal

Add fresh cilantro on top