Simple Yellow Split Peas Dhal

Sides, VegetarianCuisine: CaribbeanMethod: SauteeEasy

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Comforting Trinidad-style dhal with yellow split peas, rich with cumin, turmeric, and warm spices.

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Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

1 hour 15 minutes

Total Time

1 hour 25 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

16 oz yellow split peas

5 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp minced garlic

1.5 tsp cumin

5 cinnamon sticks

15 cloves

2 cups chopped onion

2 tbsp finely chopped ginger

1 tbsp turmeric

1 tbsp cardamom

1 tbsp coriander

0.5 tbsp garam masala

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp cayenne

1.5 tsp salt

0.5 tsp black pepper

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

2 tsp thyme

¼ cup cilantro, chopped

1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

Add 1. 2 quarts of water, 2. 1 1/2 tbs of Garlic 3. 2 tbs of olive oil to a large stockpot

Rinse split peas and add to the stock pot. Boil over medium heat for 1 hour.

Sautee over a medium heat in 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil: 1. Onion 2. Cumin 3. Cinnamon sticks 4. Cloves sautee until the onion becomes translucent

Carefully remove the cloves

Turn the heat back on the peas and bring to a simmer

Add and continue to sautee 1. Tomato 2. Ginger 3. Garlic 4. Tumeric 5. Cardamom 6. Coriander 7. Paprika 8. Cayenne 9. Cilantro 10. Thyme 11. Salt 12. Black pepper 13. Lemon juice

Sautee until the tomatoes are fully cooked (typically 8-12 min). You will need to stir the pot once a minute or so.

Add sauteed spices to the peas and mix well

Allow to simmer for 5 minutes

Taste the Dhal and adjust the salt, turmeric, and cardamom to your desire.