• yellow split pea dal

    From Ben Collver@bencollver@tilde.pink to tilde.food+drink on Fri Feb 24 16:42:46 2023
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    Title: Yellow Split Pea Dal
    Categories: Curry, Indian
    Yield: 4 Servings

    1 c Yellow split peas;
    -(uncooked)
    2 c Water; (or vegetable broth)
    1 ts Turmeric
    1/4 ts Cayenne
    1/2 ts Salt; plus more to taste
    1 tb Margarine
    1 md Onion; diced
    1 1/2 ts Cumin; whole seeds or ground
    2 Whole cloves
    1 ds Pepper; to taste
    1 Lemon; juiced
    4 Curry leaves

    Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 45 mins Total time: 50 mins

    In a large pot, combine the uncooked yellow split peas and the water
    or vegetable broth. Bring to a slow simmer.

    Add the turmeric, cayenne, curry leaves, and 1/2 ts of salt, and
    cover.

    Cook for at least 20 minutes, covered, until the yellow split peas are
    fully cooked, stirring occasionally. If you prefer a smoother texture,
    continue to cook the dal for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to allow
    the yellow split peas to break up even more.

    Once the split peas are almost done, in a separate large skillet or
    frying pan, heat the onion, cumin, and clove in the margarine. Cook
    for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the onion is soft.

    Add the spiced onion mixture to the split peas, and allow to simmer
    for at least 5 more minutes.

    Add lemon juice. Add a dash of pepper and more salt, if desired, and
    serve hot with rice or alone in a soup bowl. Enjoy!

    Variations:

    Yellow lentils will work great in this recipe, but will likely need a
    little less time to cook.

    When using whole peas, soak them first or extend the cooking time.

    If you happen to have asafoetida hing spice on hand, add a little to
    the onion mixture during the last 30 seconds of cooking for extra
    flavor.

    Add 1 to 2 tb of tomato paste to the dal along with the tadka.

    Recipe by Jolinda Hackett

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