Yellow Split Peas 500g

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Recipe for Yellow Split Peas

Golden Yellow Split Pea Dal (Indian-Style Stew)

*(Vegan, Gluten-Free | Serves 4)*

Ingredients:

• 1 cup yellow split peas (rinsed & drained)

• 4 cups water (or vegetable broth)

• 1 tbsp coconut oil or ghee

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• ½ tsp mustard seeds (optional)

• 1 tomato, diced

• 1 green chili, slit (optional)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp garam masala

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Fresh cilantro, to garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook split peas – In a pot, combine rinsed split peas and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer 25–30 mins until soft (skimming foam if needed).

2. Temper spices – In a separate pan, heat oil. Add cumin and mustard seeds; sizzle for 10 secs. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and sauté until golden.

3. Add spices – Stir in turmeric, coriander, and green chili. Cook 1 minute.

4. Combine – Pour the spice mix into the cooked split peas. Add tomato and salt. Simmer 10 mins until creamy.

5. Finish – Stir in garam masala and lemon juice. Garnish with cilantro.

Serving Suggestions:

🍚 With basmati rice or warm roti/flatbread.
🥒 Side of cucumber raita (yogurt + grated cucumber).
🔥 Extra heat? Add a dash of cayenne!

Why Yellow Split Peas?

✅ High fiber & plant protein (great for digestion!).
✅ Cooks faster than whole peas (no soaking needed).
✅ Mild flavor – Absorbs spices beautifully.

Variations:

• Caribbean-Style – Add thyme, coconut milk, and Scotch bonnet pepper.

• Scandinavian Soup – Simmer with ham hock, carrots, and leeks.

Ideal for meal prep—tastes even better the next day!