Rinse the yellow split lentils thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a small pot, combine the rinsed lentils, 1 cup of water, turmeric powder, and sea salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until lentils are soft.
While lentils cook, dice the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces and season with black pepper.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced ginger, minced garlic, and diced tomato. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the tomato softens.
Stir the cooked chicken and the sautéed tomato mixture into the pot of cooked lentils. Let it simmer together for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
In a separate small pan, melt the ghee over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and toast for 30-60 seconds until they become fragrant and start to sizzle.
Add the pre-cooked basmati rice to the pan with the cumin and ghee, tossing gently to coat the grains and warm the rice through.
Serve the high-protein daal over the jeera rice and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.