Arhar dal {Yellow split peas / Toovar dal} with spicy tempering

If you have approximately 45 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Arhar dal {Yellow split peas / Toovar dal} with spicy tempering might be an excellent gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe to try. For 37 cents per serving, this recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 13g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 232 calories. This recipe serves 2. 1 person has made this recipe and would make it again. Head to the store and pick up coconut oil, salt, chili powder, and a few other things to make it today. Not a lot of people really liked this main course. It is brought to you by Foodista. Overall, this recipe earns a good spoonacular score of 78%. Try Smoky Yellow Split Peas (Tamatar Chana Dal) from 'Indian Cooking Unfolded, arhar dal fry , how to make punjabi arhar dal fry, and Yellow Split Pea Dal for similar recipes.

Instructions

1. In a pot, add the cleaned dal along with 2-3 cups of water. Add 1/2 tsp salt and turmeric. Let it boil on medium high. Keep checking after every 7-10 mins to add more water when getting dry. It takes around 30 minutes to get fully cooked. When you touch dal, it should be soft to touch and should mush around easily. You know, it is ready to eat. You can add more water once done, according to desired consistency. Give it a good boil again. Keep aside. Taste salt and adjust.
2. It tastes best if you do tempering just before serving as it retains the maximum flavor and aroma. In a small pot, add ghee or coconut oil . Once hot, to it add cumin seeds. Watch out, they will splutter. Once they finish spluttering, lower the flame and add red chili powder. Cook for 3-5 seconds and turn off the gas. Watch out as red chili powder burns very quickly. Pour it over hot dal.
3. I also like adding few drops of lemon or lime juice to my dal. It is upto preference.