Split Pigeon Pea Daal

Rahar ko Daal

Preparation info
  • Makes

    4 to 6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Food and Flavours from Nepal

By Jyoti Pathak

Published 2023

  • About

In Nepal, Rahar daal is considered the king of daals. They have a slightly nutty taste, are easy to digest, and resemble yellow split peas. This is a mild daal made with yellow split pigeon peas which are available dry or lightly coated with oil. The oil preserves freshness and protects the pigeon peas from insects. If you are using this type, make sure to wash them several times in hot running water to remove the oil completely. My mother’s kitchen helper, Laxmi Bajai, suggests, “no