Arahar Dal with Green Beans and Tamarind

Yellow Split Peas with Tamarind

Yellow split peas, also known as arahar dal in Bengali and toor dal in Hindi, generally has a bland taste so I like to introduce the sweet and sour taste of tamarind paste to excite our taste buds. Add a dash of dried, red pepper flakes and some vegetables for an unforgettable lentil dish.

Cooking it under pressure produces a thick and creamy dal with the added bonus of cooking in under 15 minutes. So here is a quick and hearty side dish that goes well with both steamed rice and chapatis.