Easy Curried Yellow Dal Yellow Split Peas
I am usually too lazy to make my own curry, plus the take away from my local indian restaurant is way better than anything i can usually make at home. but i had this package of dry yellow split peas in my cupboard for ages and finally decided to use them up one night. this is a very basic, mild curry recipe that can easily be modified to suit your individual tastes. nutritious and vegetarian as well. can be made vegan by substituting vegetable oil or margarine for the butter.
Steps
In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and salt.
Saute until soft , about five minutes.
Add garlic and saute until fragrant , about 30 seconds.
Add remaining spices and stir.
Saute for about 1 minute , cooking spices.
If spices start to stick to pan , add some water - 1 / 4 cup should do.
Add peas and stir to coat with butter , onion , and spice mixture.
Add broth , 1 / 2 cup water and bring to boil.
Cover and reduce heat to simmer.
Simmer for 40-50 minutes or until peas are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Garnish with chopped cilantro / coriander leaves before serving.
Options: serve with hot basmati or brown rice for a filling one-dish meal.
Or , double the broth / water to make a curried pea soup.
To turn this into a spicy curry , add some finely chopped jalapeno , serrano , or chile pepper at the same time as the garlic.
Update 1 / 6 / 2010: some people have reported issues with the peas taking longer to soften.
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Ingredients
yellow split peas, butter, onion, garlic cloves, fresh gingerroot, low sodium vegetable broth, water, salt, curry powder, cumin, coriander powder, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, fresh cilantro