Dhal (Curried Split Peas) Recipe

Name: Dhal (Curried Split Peas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup split peas, dried; 2 ½ cups water; 1 teaspoon turmeric; ½ teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed; 10 whole cloves; 5 whole black peppercorns

Servings: persons

1 cup split peas, dried
2 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
10 whole cloves
5 whole black peppercorns

1
Soak peas or beans 3-4 hours in the 2 1/2 cups water.
2
Add turmeric, cayenne and salt and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat, partially cover and simmer 20-30 minutes.
4
Peas should be tender and beginning to disintegrate.
5
Add additional water if necessary to maintain thick gravy consistency.
6
Meanwhile, saute in a small pan the onion in butter with remaining seasonings.
7
Fry till onion is well browned.
8
Add onion to peas.
9
Serve over rice.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup split peas, dried, 2 ½ cups water, 1 teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon cayenne, and more.

Yes, Dhal (Curried Split Peas) falls under the General 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.

Dhal (Curried Split Peas)

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