For: Nitra Mutter Dal

Yellow Dal Fry

  • Vegan
  • Indian
  • 30 min
  • Serves 4

A quick, comforting dal made from split yellow peas, finished with a classic onion-tomato-cumin tadka.

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Method

  1. 1

    Cook the dal

    Boil the mutter dal with the turmeric and water for 20–25 minutes until soft, skimming off any foam.

  2. 2

    Mash and season

    Mash the dal lightly and season with salt, adjusting consistency with hot water if needed.

  3. 3

    Make the tadka

    Heat the oil in a pan, add cumin seed, and fry until it crackles. Add the onion and cook 5–6 minutes until golden.

  4. 4

    Add tomato and spice

    Stir in the tomato and chilli powder, cooking 4–5 minutes until the tomato softens.

  5. 5

    Combine

    Pour the tadka into the dal, stir well, and simmer 5 minutes. Finish with coriander and serve.

Nitra tip

Mutter dal cooks a little faster than toor dal — keep an eye on it so it doesn't turn to mush before the tadka is ready.

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