Green Split Pea Dhal

Name: Green Split Pea Dhal
Ingredients: 3/4 cup frozen spinach; 1/2 cup diced carrot; 1 1/4 cups dried split peas; broth; 1 cup tomato juice; 2 1/2 cups water; 2 -4 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 small onion, sliced; 1/4 large tomatoes (1 thick slice); 1 large minced jalapenos or 1 large habanero pepper; 1 small onion, diced; spices; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon ghee; 1 1/2 teaspoons hot curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 3/4 teaspoon coriander; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt

19 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup frozen spinach
1/2 cup diced carrot
1 1/4 cups dried split peas
broth
1 cup tomato juice
2 1/2 cups water
2 -4 teaspoons minced garlic
1 small onion, sliced
1/4 large tomatoes (1 thick slice)
1 large minced jalapenos or 1 large habanero pepper
1 small onion, diced
spices
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon ghee
1 1/2 teaspoons hot curry powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

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.
2

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).
3

Saute until spices are slightly roasted and everything is nice and melded.
4

Add the tomato juice and water, allow to come to a boil.
5

Add 1/2 of the remaining spice mixture and the split peas.
6

Simmer for 30-35 minutes.
7

Add carrots and last of the spice mixture.
8

Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
9

Mash the split peas with a spoon or potato masher, or use a blender, then return to the pot.
10

Add spinach and spice to taste, simmer for a final 10-20 minutes. Serve hot with rice or roti.