250 g yellow split peas, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp lazy ginger, 2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp lazy red chilli, 800 ml boiling water, Salt and pepper
Cook on high for four hours (or on low for eight hours).
Sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve with naan bread or rice. Can also be served as a side dish to other curries.
Notes
StorageOnce cooked, you can store your dal in the fridge for up to 3 days in a covered container.FreezingAllow dal to cool completely then freeze in tubs or freezer bags (to prevent freezer burn) for up to 3 months.ServingTraditionally dal is topped with a fried onion garnish just before serving. This is sometimes knwn as tarka or tadka.Flatbreads such as roti, chapati, naan are often served on the side of dal, as well as rice.When dal is eaten with rice this makes a complete protein, which is useful for vegetarians.