Simple Vegan Yellow Dal
This comforting and nutritious yellow dal recipe features split pigeon peas simmered with aromatic spices. It's a staple side dish that is both hearty and flavorful, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 329 kcal
Allergen information: may contain mustard. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cupsplit pigeon pea, rinsed
- 4 cupwater
- 0.5 tspturmeric powder
- 1 tspsalt
tarka
- 2 tbspvegetable oil
- 0.5 tspmustard seed
- 0.5 tspcumin seed
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 tspginger, grated
- 1 pcsgreen chili, slit lengthwise
garnish
- 2 tbspcilantro, fresh, chopped(optional)
Equipment
small pan · pot
The method
Step by step
- 1
Combine the split pigeon peas, water, turmeric powder, and salt in a medium pot.
About 2 min
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, or until the dal is tender and creamy.
About 28 min
Cook’s note: Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during the initial boiling.
- 3
While the dal simmers, prepare the tarka by heating the vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 4
Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter for about 30 seconds.
About 1 min
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chili. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 6
Pour the prepared tarka directly into the simmering dal.
Cook’s note: The sizzling sound is normal and indicates the flavors are infusing.
- 7
Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
About 3 min
- 8
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if using, before serving.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 328.8kcal
- Protein
- 16.9g
- Carbs
- 48.7g
- Fat
- 8.4g
- Fibre
- 11.6g
- Sugar
- 3.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover dal in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed to adjust consistency.
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