Dhal (curried Split Peas)

Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 4 hrs Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup split peas, dried
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
• 10 whole cloves
• 5 whole black peppercorns

Recipe

• 1 soak peas or beans 3-4 hours in the 2 1/2 cups water.
• 2 add turmeric, cayenne and salt and bring to a boil.
• 3 reduce heat, partially cover and simmer 20-30 minutes.
• 4 peas should be tender and beginning to disintegrate.
• 5 add additional water if necessary to maintain thick gravy consistency.
• 6 meanwhile, saute in a small pan the onion in butter with remaining seasonings.
• 7 fry till onion is well browned.
• 8 add onion to peas.
• 9 serve over rice.