Instant Pot Yellow Split Pea Dhall Recipe | South African Recipes | EatMee Recipes

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

yellow split peas

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: brown lentils

Brown lentils are often less expensive and cook faster.

Add 1 cup yellow pea dhall and 2 ½ cups water to the Instant Pot.

Add 1 teaspoon turmeric powder and 1 teaspoon cooking oil.

Close the lid and set to pressure cook for 30 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons cooking oil and add 1 small chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, and 3 dried chilies; sauté until the onion is translucent.

Add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and 1 teaspoon jeera seeds; cook until they start to pop.

Stir in ½ cup chopped dhania, 1 small tomato, and a sprig of curry leaves; cook for a few minutes.

Once the dhall is done, combine it with the sautéed mixture, adding salt to taste and 1 tablespoon butter.

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