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<\/a>\n2\u00a0cup dried yellow split peas
\n2 thick slises fresh ginger, each about 2 inches long
\n4 large garlic cloves cut in half
\n8-10\u00a0cups water (plus more later if needed}
\n2 tbsp\u00a0grapeseed oil
\n2 tbsp\u00a0cumin seeds
\n2 tbsp mustard seeds
\n2 teaspoons turmeric
\n1\/2 tsp each\u00a0ground coriander and cardamom
\n2 tsp ground cumin
\n2 c. minced onion
\n1 tbsp minced garlic
\n1 1\/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
\n1\/4 c.\u00a0tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
\nFreshly ground black pepper
\nCayenne (optional)
\npeas
\ncooked potato
\nred pepper slices
\ncilantro
\nkale
\ncooked carrots<\/p>\n
Place split peas, ginger slices, garlic halves and\u00a0water in a soup pot or Dutch oven Cover and heat to boiling point, then reduce heat and simmer very slowly, partially covered \u2013 stirring intermittently- until peas are quite soft for about 60-70 min. \u00a0Add more water as necessary.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, place a medium saucepan over med heat for a min, than add oil and swirl to coat pan. Add all of the spices and cook, stirring, for a min or until they become fragrant. \u00a0Add the onion, minced garlic, minced ginger and 1 tsp salt.and stir so the onion becomes coated with the spices. \u00a0Turn the heat to medium-low and cook, covered until the onion becomes very soft. \u00a0Stir in the lemon juice at the end.<\/p>\n
Add this mixture to the simmering split peas, stir to combine. add extra veggies and cook until they are done. \u00a0fish out the ginger slices and serve with rice.<\/p>\n
Serve with rice.<\/p>\n
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\u2018Dal\u2019 in Indian cooking refers to porridge-like dishes made from dried legumes \u2013 usually split peas or lentils. Dal is often served in a thinned state as a soup, but equally often it will be a thick, hearty side dish. … Continue reading