Indian Cookbook: 60 Authentic Indian Recipes to Spice Up Your Meals by Blomgren April

Author:Blomgren, April [Blomgren, April]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-08-04T16:00:00+00:00

Creamy Split Peas

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

Water, as needed

3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided

Salt, to taste

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 tsp minced garlic

1 small red onion, minced

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 cup chana dal or yellow split peas, (well rinsed)

Directions:

1. Soak the chana dal in 4 cups of water for 1 hour. Drain and set aside.

2. In a deep pan, combine the turmeric powder, 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil, the garlic, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil.

3. Add the chana dal and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Reduce heat to medium, cover partially, and continue to cook for about 30 minutes or until the peas are very soft.

5. Reduce the heat to a simmer for about 8 minutes or until most of the liquid has dried up.

6. Remove from heat and use a wooden spoon to mix well. Set aside.

7. Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a medium-sized skillet. Add the cumin seeds.

8. When they begin to sizzle (about 30 seconds), add the onions and sauté for 7 minutes or until the onions are brown. 4. Add this mixture to the chana dal and mix well.

9. Add salt and mix. Add the heavy cream and mix well.

10. Serve hot.

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