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An Indian dal recipe applied to a Western legume, green split peas. Ingredients:
1 lb green split peas |
9 cups water |
3 cups onions, chopped |
2 tbs olive oil |
1 1/2 tbs garlic, puréed |
1 1/2 tbs ginger root, puréed |
1 tbs peppers, hot chili, chopped |
1 tbs cumin |
1 tsp black pepper |
1 tsp coriander |
1 tsp turmeric |
1/2 tsp cinnamon |
1/2 tsp cloves |
1/2 tsp cardamom |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
1 tbs tamari |
Directions:
1. Bring 9 cups of water to boil with the split peas and half the onions; lower heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
2. Masala: Fry black mustard seeds, fenugreek, and whole cumin seeds in the oil for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the remaining onions and fry until they become transparent.
4. Add garlic, ginger, habanero peppers, powdered cumin, black pepper, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and bay leaves to the onions, and fry for another 3-4 minutes.
5. Add masala, lemon juice, and tamari to the dal and simmer slowly for half an hour to blend the flavors. Serving size=1 cup.
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