Yellow Split Pea Dal

You have made dal, but there’s a good chance you haven’t made it this way. The split peas are tossed with oil, baking powder (which helps speed up cooking time), and turmeric, then boiled. Spices, onions, and hot peppers are added halfway through the cooking, then sautéed garlic and cumin seeds are added at the end of cooking. The result is a creamy, hearty dal that’s full of flavor. Serve it on plain basmati rice or with Buss-Up-Shut Roti.