Three-Lentil Dal

• 3/4 cup yellow split peas (4 ounces)
• 3/4 cup toor dal, dried split pigeon peas (4 ounces)
• 3/4 cup dried red lentils (4 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tomato, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• Salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1. In a medium enameled cast-iron casserole, cover the yellow split peas, toor dal and red lentils with 1 1/2 inches of water. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the red lentils and toor dal break down and the split yellow peas are tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
2. In a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the cumin seeds and cook over moderate heat until they darken, 1 minute. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 6 minutes. Add the coriander, turmeric and cayenne and cook, stirring a few times, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add the tomato and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Scrape the mixture into the dal and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended, 3 minutes. Season with salt. Stir in the butter and cilantro and serve.

peas, toor dal, red lentils, vegetable oil, cumin seeds, onion, garlic, ground coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, tomato, salt, unsalted butter, cilantro

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/three-lentil-dal (may not work)