Best Indian Lentil And Split Pea Spread Recipes

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Provided by JustJanS

Categories Lentil

Time 1h10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup yellow split peas, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 green chilies, halved lengthwise
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds or 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 large tomatoes, unpeeled, chopped
salt
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves

Steps:

Place lentils and split-peas in a bowl and add cold water to cover. Set aside for 30 minutes. Drain.
Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Add the lentils, split-peas, tumeric and chillies. Boil uncovered until the lentils and split-peas are tender (about 30 minutes). Drain, place in a bowl and mash coarsely. Set aside.
In a saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat and add the mustard seeds. Cook until they crackle (about 30 seconds). Stir in the cumin seeds and cook until aromatic (about 30 seconds). Stir in garam masala and ground coriander.
Stir in the mashed lentils and peas, water, cream and tomato. Season with salt and bring to the boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, stirring often for 4 minutes. Adjust the seasoning, stir in the fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 20.6, Sodium 21.8, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 16.4, Sugar 7.5, Protein 16.6

Indian Lentil and Split Pea Spread image

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried lentils, picked over
1 cup split peas, picked over
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup (packed) fresh cilanto leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
Pita bread, cut into triangles

Steps:

Cook lentils and split peas in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 35 minutes. Drain.
Heat 1/3 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add turmeric and cumin and stir 1 minutes. Transfer mixture to processor. Add lentils and split peas, cilantro, lemon juice, chili powder and remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Process until smooth. Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to medium bowl. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.) Serve with pita bread.