Beas

Dal is a stew-like dish or the dried, split pulses used to make it in Indian cuisine. The word "dal" is also used to describe the dried pulses themselves. Peas are one of the dried pulses used to make dal. Here are some types of peas that can be used to make dal: 

• Yellow split peas

  These peas have a mild, earthy flavor and are a good choice if you don't want an intense pea taste.   

   

• Green split peas

  These peas are less starchy and have a sweeter flavor than yellow split peas.   

   

• Grass pea dal

  Also known as khesari dal, this crop has many health benefits and can be used in dal, pakoras, and barfi.   

   

Here are some tips for cooking with peas and dal:

• Split peas don't require soaking before cooking and cook in under an hour.   

   

• You can use a rice cooker to cook split peas.   

   

• You can serve dal over cooked whole grains.   

   

• You can use any type of lentil instead of split peas in a recipe.