Nitra Mutter Dal (Split Peas)

About this item

Split peas for dal and snacks. Nitra Mutter Dal is split dried peas, also called matar dal, an economical dal with a mild, gently sweet flavour.

Why cooks choose it

The split peas cook down into a thick, smooth dal that takes a simple cumin tadka well. They also make a quick ragda base, and soaked, dried and fried they turn into crunchy namkeen-style snacks.

What to cook with it

• Yellow dal fry
• Dal-stuffed paratha
• Ragda for chaat
• Crunchy fried mutter snack

How to cook

Soak for 1 to 2 hours. Pressure-cook 1 cup with 3 cups water and turmeric for 4 whistles, then whisk smooth and temper with ghee, cumin, onion and garlic.

Pack sizes

Available in 500 g and 1 kg packs.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Try it in our Yellow Dal Fry recipe, or browse the full pulses and lentils range. Order it on WhatsApp for delivery in the UAE.