Wash the split peas few times, set aside
Using pressure cooker: add vegetable oil, stir fry onions and a pinch of salt and saut until softened, 5-7 minutes.
Stir in garlic, ginger, coriander, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add split peas, water, tomatoes, salt and stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pressure cooker.
Cover and seal the lid. Cook it for 10 minutes
Once the 10 minutes are up, allow the pressure to release naturally
Open the lid, stir in the cilantro (i didnt have cilantro at that moment so i didnt use it) and season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve with basmati rice, or wrap (add chicken,spinach and use the dal for the spread. Super yummy!)
