Split Peas With Vegetables (Dal Tarkari)

Name: Split Peas With Vegetables (Dal Tarkari)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
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

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Recipe 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.

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READY IN: 1hr 5mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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.

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