Split Pea Spinach Dal With Cauliflower Recipe

Name: Split Pea Spinach Dal With Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups water, divided; 1 cup dried yellow split peas; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups chopped cauliflower florets; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon cumin seed; 1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 4 cups torn spinach

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups water, divided
1 cup dried yellow split peas
1 bay leaf
2 cups chopped cauliflower florets
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
4 cups torn spinach

1
Combine 2 1/2 cups water, peas, and bay leaf in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, 50 minutes or until tender. Add 1 cup water, cauliflower, and salt, and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes or until cauliflower is very tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; discard bay leaf.
4
Heat butter and oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts. Add onion, ginger, and garlic; saute 3 minutes.
5
Add cumin and next 5 ingredients (cumin through cloves); cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
6
Add onion mixture to pea mixture. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until thick. Stir in spinach; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups water, divided, 1 cup dried yellow split peas, 1 bay leaf, 2 cups chopped cauliflower florets, and more.

Yes, Split Pea Spinach Dal With Cauliflower 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.

Split Pea Spinach Dal With Cauliflower

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