Dhal (curried split peas)

Name: Dhal (curried split peas) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 c. dried split peas mung beans or lentils; 2 1/2 c. water; 1 t. turmeric; 1/2 t. cayenne red pepper; 1 t. salt; 1 1/2 T. canola oil; 1 large onion thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 t. cumin powder; 10 whole cloves; 5 whole black peppercorns (or just use 1/2 t. black pepper)

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Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 c. dried split peas, mung beans, or lentils2 1/2 c. water1 t. turmeric1/2 t. cayenne red pepper1 t. salt1 1/2 T. canola oil1 large onion, thinly sliced lengthwise1 t. cumin powder10 whole cloves5 whole black peppercorns (or just use 1/2 t. black pepper)

Directions

Note that cooking time does NOT include soaking time.

Soak split peas in water 3-4 hours or by quick method. (Quick method: bring to boil, boil 2 minutes, then move pot to countertop or back of stove & allow to sit 1 hour.)

Add turmeric, cayenne, & salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover partially, & simmer 20-30 minutes. Peas should end up tender & starting to disintegrate. Add water if you want the dhal to be runnier.

Meanwhile, saute the remaining ingredients until onions are well browned (10-12 mins.). Add onion mixture to cooked peas & cook a bit longer if you wish. Serve over white or brown rice.

The cloves & peppercorns add delightful little bursts of flavor--go ahead & eat them rather than fishing them out!

Serves 8 (about 1/2 c. servings).

Adapted from More with Less Cookbook.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RUTHXG.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 116.7
Total Fat: 3.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 294.9 mg
Total Carbs: 16.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
Protein: 6.3 g

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Member Reviews

MINSALLEH
Try adding powdered cumin and coriander it makes it spicier, I also have homemade garam marsala sprinkled on top and it makes it taste even bette. - 3/4/10
CD5479888
I will definitely add this to my repertoire. I added some celery I had that needed to be used and it did add some taste. It was good to have the fiber along with some good taste. - 2/8/10
SLIMFIFTY
Excellent! I used split peas, didn't need to soak them; they cooked in 35 minutes. - 11/7/09
SHOAPIE
I�ll have to give this a try. It sounds delicious. - 6/18/19
KATHYJO56
The spices make this dish - 3/5/19
DAIZYSTARLITE
yummy - 2/17/19
JANTHEBLONDE
I love this curried split peas Recipe.......Yummy - 11/15/18
AZMOMXTWO
thank you - 6/18/18
PASTORDAN_ATDCC
Yummy! - 7/9/17
ANNAGLET
It was delicious! I used red lentils and rice as the base instead of split peas - 2/18/15
NIKESHA22
Enjoyed this dish, added gram marsala and bay leaf - 3/26/13
MENTAL4LENTILS
my husband loved it (even though he said the upstairs smelled terrible while it was cooking). - 1/27/13

Reply from RUTHXG (1/27/13)
Haha, that's hilarious! :-)
YOUCANLOSEIT
Pretty good. - 4/3/12
BARETREES130
Easy, inexpensive, full of flavor and protein and fiber! What more could you ask for :-) Thanks for sharing, I'm going to save this for sure! - 9/17/09
BUNNYSHARK
Thanks for this basic recipe, there's so much I can play around with! - 8/30/09
MARJI231
Very good. Substituted for some spices I didn't have, and added 2 carrots. Tastes absolutely delicious served over brown rice. - 8/1/09
FUNNYFACE15
Going to try this on the weekend. Thanks because we love Veggie Indian foods....love love love....and are so healthy and yummy! - 6/19/09
KOMAL53
Can't wait to try this out---today itself with Chick Pea(Chana)Dal!!This is boon for folks like me----get harried trying to plan Menus!! - 5/21/09
LSFARR76008
Made this yesterday and it was fantastic! I added diced carrots and celery like the classic slip pea soup. This is my new favorite and will be making it often. Thanks so much for sharing it with us! - 5/7/09
MATILDA09
This is superb! I used split peas and added a bit extra water. It is absolutely delicious, and filling. Thank you so much for adding it! - 4/21/09
LBARR79
Very happy with this recipe! Thank you:-) - 4/7/09
PDXKATE
This is a delicious recipe! I highly recommend it! Thanks for sharing! :o) - 3/30/09
8MOREB4
I love the flavors in this! - 3/25/09
GETHEALTHY231
Just ate my first helping of your dahl recipe, and it is absolutely delicious!!! Thank you for the recipe. I think I will have that in the fridge on a regular basis. It is so good and so filling. I even ate the peppercorn and cloves - you are right about the burst of flavor. Love it! - 3/7/09
SHANSHE
Cannot wait to try this! - 2/28/09