Split Peas With Vegetables (Dal Tarkari)

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"A nice Indian vegetarian dish to serve as a main course with salad and Naan bread or as a side dish. Recipe is from my Indian Vegetarian Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 7 ounces split peas, washed
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 1⁄2 teaspoon whole cumin seed
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 -3 green chilies, cut lengthwise (seeded and deveined for less heat)
• 2 1⁄2 cups potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1⁄3 cup green peas
• 3 cups cauliflower, cut into large florets
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt

directions

1. In a large saucepan bring the split peas and water to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Reviews

[jessi_mcg]

This is a really nice, mild dish which was ideal for introducing my kiddos to Indian cuisine. The grown-ups wished for a bit more spice and kick, but could have easily changed that by leaving the chile seeds and/or adding more pepper. I was pleasantly surprised how quickly and easily this came together--the chopping was the hardest part! I served it with rice and sliced tomatoes, and really wish I had followed the advice to serve with naan or another flatbread instead. Ah well, next time! Thanks for sharing :). Made for ZWT 8: The Wild Bunch.