Split pea dal or matar dal is one of the most popular lentils in Indian cooking. Belonging to the family of Pisum sativum also known as peas, the dried peas are hulled and split to get the matar dal. This is a very traditional Bengali dal recipe which requires absolutely basic ingredients and just a couple of minutes of time. This can be served with parboiled rice and a vegetable side dish, often comprising of season's fresh like cauliflower curry (aloo phoolkopir dalna) in winters or say, bottle gourd in the summers.
Pressure cook the Dal with Water, Salt, Turmeric Powder, dried Bay leaf and 1 tbsp of Mustard Oil. Matar ke Dal or Yellow split peas cooks very quickly so be cautious otherwise they would get overcooked and become mushy. 3 quick whistles should be enough.
Heat oil in a pan and temper it with radhuni or wild celery seeds or ajmod and green chilli. Allow them to splutter for couple of seconds.
Then pour in the cooked dal and stir.
Add sugar and check for seasoning. Add salt if required.
Add water as required.
Serve with a wedge of lime.
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