Yellow Split Pea Dhal
Ingredients
- 2 cups yellow split peas
- 4 cloves garlic ,crushed
- 1 tomato ,chopped
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 small red chilli ,chopped *optional
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion ,sliced
- 1/2 tsp whole cumin seeds
- 1 tsp brown mustard seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 50 grams butter ,optional*
- To serve: natural yoghurt, coriander, hemp seeds, sweet chutney ,optional*
Instructions
- Add yellow split peas to a large saucepan with half the garlic, tomato, salt and chilli if using. Add 6 cups water and bring to the boil. Skim off any froth that forms on the surface, this will stop it boiling over.
- Continue boiling, adding an extra 4 cups of water as the liquid absorbs, for 45 minutes or until the split peas are tender and falling apart. Stir often to ensure if doesn't stick.
- Once the dhal is cooked add oil to a large saucepan or pan and fry the onion until tender, add garlic and spices and continue to fry until just browned.
- Add the split peas to the fried onion, being careful it doesn't splatter. Stir to combine. Turn off heat and add butter if using, combine well. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve with rice, natural yoghurt, fresh coriander, hemp seeds and sweet chutney - or simply on its own.
Notes
This makes a large batch of dhal so freeze what you don't use for another day.
The butter is optional but does make it extra delicious and silky.
