Split Peas With Vegetables Dal Tarkari Recipes

SPLIT PEAS WITH VEGETABLES (DAL TARKARI)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan bring the split peas and water to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Heat the ghee in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds, bay leaves and green chilies and let them sizzle for a few seconds. Add the potatoes, peas, cauliflower and fry for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the boiled split peas with the water, turmeric and salt. Mix thoroughly, lower heat and cook until the vegetables are tender. If the dal gets too thick, add a little more water.

GREEN SPLIT PEA DHAL

Steps:

• Over high heat in a large soup pot, combine 1/2 tbs of the ghee or oil, garlic, minced pepper, and tomato slice. Saute over high heat until close to burning.
• Add 1/4 to 1/2 the spice mixture and the rest of the oil, if you need to (sometimes the extra oil is unneccssary).
• Saute until spices are slightly roasted and everything is nice and melded.
• Add the tomato juice and water, allow to come to a boil.
• Add 1/2 of the remaining spice mixture and the split peas.
• Simmer for 30-35 minutes.
• Add carrots and last of the spice mixture.
• Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• Mash the split peas with a spoon or potato masher, or use a blender, then return to the pot.
• Add spinach and spice to taste, simmer for a final 10-20 minutes. Serve hot with rice or roti.