Green Pea and Coconut Dhal Recipe

Name: Green Pea and Coconut Dhal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams Freshly Shelled Peas; 150 milliliters Cold Water; 2 cloves Garlic, Roughly Chopped; 1 piece (2 Cm Size) Ginger, Peeled And Roughly Chopped; 1 Green Chili, Seeds Left In, Roughly Chopped; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 2 Tablespoons Groundnut Oil; 1 teaspoon Black Mustard Seeds; 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1/4 teaspoons Asafoetida; 1 Onion, finely chopped; 1 can (13 Oz. Size) Coconut Milk; 1 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Coriander, Chopped

Servings: persons

500 grams Freshly Shelled Peas
150 milliliters Cold Water
2 cloves Garlic, Roughly Chopped
1 piece (2 Cm Size) Ginger, Peeled And Roughly Chopped
1 Green Chili, Seeds Left In, Roughly Chopped
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
2 Tablespoons Groundnut Oil
1 teaspoon Black Mustard Seeds
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1/4 teaspoons Asafoetida
1 Onion, finely chopped
1 can (13 Oz. Size) Coconut Milk
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
1 Tablespoon Fresh Coriander, Chopped

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Steam the peas for 2 minutes and then drain them and run them under cold water to stop the cooking.
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Place approximately a third of the peas into a blender with the cold water and process to a smooth paste.
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Put to one side.
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Put the garlic, ginger, chili pepper and salt into a blender and process into a paste.
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Heat the groundnut oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat.
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Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
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Allow them to sizzle for 30 seconds before adding the asafoetida.
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Fry, stirring constantly, for a further 30 seconds before adding the onions.
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Cook the onions with the spices for 4-5 minutes until they are soft and translucent.
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Add the chili, garlic and ginger paste.
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Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently, and then add the coconut milk, the pea puree, the remaining whole peas and the garam masala.
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Stir and reduce the heat to medium-low.
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Simmer and cook for a further 20-25 minutes until the liquid has reduced, stirring occasionally.
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Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the chopped fresh coriander.
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Serve the dhal with Indian flatbreads or rice.

266

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 500 grams Freshly Shelled Peas, 150 milliliters Cold Water, 2 cloves Garlic, Roughly Chopped, 1 piece (2 Cm Size) Ginger, Peeled And Roughly Chopped, and more.

Yes, Green Pea and Coconut Dhal falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Green Pea and Coconut Dhal

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