Creamy Lentil And Split-Pea Dhal Recipe

Name: Creamy Lentil And Split-Pea Dhal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup lentils, rinsed and drained; 2/3 cup yellow split peas, rinsed and drained; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 green chilies, halved lengthwise; 4 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds or 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 cup water; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 large tomatoes, unpeeled, chopped; salt; 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves

Servings: persons

2/3 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup yellow split peas, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 green chilies, halved lengthwise
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds or 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 large tomatoes, unpeeled, chopped
salt
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves

1
Place lentils and split-peas in a bowl and add cold water to cover. Set aside for 30 minutes. Drain.
2
Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Add the lentils, split-peas, tumeric and chillies. Boil uncovered until the lentils and split-peas are tender (about 30 minutes). Drain, place in a bowl and mash coarsely. Set aside.
3
In a saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat and add the mustard seeds. Cook until they crackle (about 30 seconds). Stir in the cumin seeds and cook until aromatic (about 30 seconds). Stir in garam masala and ground coriander.
4
Stir in the mashed lentils and peas, water, cream and tomato. Season with salt and bring to the boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, stirring often for 4 minutes. Adjust the seasoning, stir in the fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup lentils, rinsed and drained, 2/3 cup yellow split peas, rinsed and drained, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 2 green chilies, halved lengthwise, and more.

Yes, Creamy Lentil And Split-Pea Dhal falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Lentil And Split-Pea Dhal

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