Dahi Ki Dal - Split Pea and Yogurt Soup

Ingredients

  • ½ cup split mung beans (soaked)
  • ½ cup yellow split peas (soaked)
  • 1 ½ cups plain yogurt
  • 2 medium onions (minced)
  • 4 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or butter
  • salt to taste

Garnish
  • few mint leaves (chopped)
  • few coriander (cilantro) leaves (chopped)

    Method

    Soak split Mung Dal and pea for at least 3 hours.In a big saucepan, heat ghee. Fry onions and garlic until light golden.Add spices and few tablespoons water and heat few seconds.Add drained mung and peas with 1 cup yogurt. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes at medium-low heat. Add salt, cilantro and half cup water. Cook again for few minutes.When the legumes are tender, add remaining yogurt and simmer for 5 minutes or more.Remove from heat. Garnish and serve hot with rice or Indian Breads.

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