Three-Lentil Dal

Name: Three-Lentil Dal
Ingredients: 3/4 cup yellow split peas (4 ounces); 3/4 cup toor dal, dried split pigeon peas (4 ounces); 3/4 cup dried red lentils (4 ounces); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tomato, cut into 1/2-inch dice; Salt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

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Ingredients

3/4 cup yellow split peas (4 ounces)
3/4 cup toor dal, dried split pigeon peas (4 ounces)
3/4 cup dried red lentils (4 ounces)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tomato, cut into 1/2-inch dice
Salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Directions

1

In a medium enameled cast-iron casserole, cover the yellow split peas, toor dal and red lentils with 1 1/2 inches of water. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the red lentils and toor dal break down and the split yellow peas are tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
2

In a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the cumin seeds and cook over moderate heat until they darken, 1 minute. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 6 minutes. Add the coriander, turmeric and cayenne and cook, stirring a few times, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add the tomato and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Scrape the mixture into the dal and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended, 3 minutes. Season with salt. Stir in the butter and cilantro and serve.