Trinidadian Dhal
Personally i find this a bit bland but it is a traditional comfort food for my dh. He loves this with plain rice and fried fish or as a soup on it's own. If made without pepper, i find it to be a useful side dish to a very hot spicy curry.
Steps
Boil split peas in 2 cups of water until it comes to the boil.
Add tumeric , 1 clove garlic , hot pepper and onion.
Cover , lower heat and cook until peas are tender.
Add more water if necessary.
Add salt to taste and pure until mixture becomes thick.
Heat oil in a small pot.
Add cumin and remaining garlc and fry until brown.
Pour in split peas mixture add pepper sauce to taste and stir well.
Serve with hot rice or roti.
Nice first food for baby - minus the hot pepper of course.
Ingredients
split peas, water, turmeric powder, garlic cloves, onion, salt, oil, cumin seed, pepper sauce