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Split Pea Masala Dal
What is Split Pea Masala Dal
This Dal is cooked with yellow split Peas. The reason I call it a Masala Dal is because this dal is cooked with Masala, not the wine…haha! The blend of spices that we call Masala here in South Africa.
Different Variations
Their are many variations to cook Dal. It is cooked with yellow split peas, spices and masala. You can add brinjals to this Dal but I prefer not to. I remember my mum always added Brinjals to her dish but I always picked them out. I do like brinjals but I prefer to cook them as a separate dish.
How to cook Split Pea Masala Dal
You boil the dal until it is really soft. You then temper your whole spices, this is a technique used to bring out the flavors from the whole spices. Add some masala together with a few other ingredients and add the cooked dal to this. Although I say it is typically served with Pilaf or Biryani you can have it all on it’s own or serve it together with other veggie dishes. Either way it is really yum! Dal is a staple in our home, I do cook it a few times a month and it goes down well with my kids too. It also freezes well so you can cook some in bulk and portion them. This is great especially for busy people. Not that I’m not busy, I just have a very fussy family that expects fresh food everyday.
More Recipes with Split Peas: Kitchari with Yellow Split Peas Yellow Split Pea Vada If you loved this, please share!
