DHAL SOUP

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Dhal is a term traditionally used to describe a spicy dish made with lentils or other legumes. From Sam Choy's Polynesian Kitchen. (Fiji)

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Beans

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups dried split yellow peas
12 cups water
4 tablespoons ghee
1 -2 chili pepper, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 1/2 medium onions, diced
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
salt
cilantro, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Rinse split peas and place in a pot with the water.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes, skim occasionally.
  • Heat the ghee in a frying pan, brown the chili and cumin seeds, then ad onion and garlic.
  • Saute until onions are golden brown on the edges then add turmeric.
  • Add spicy butter mixture to split peas, simmer for about 1 hour.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • If the soup appears to be too thick, add more water for a medium-thick consistency.
  • Fold in the cilantro leaves before serving.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.4, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 20.6, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 5.2, Protein 12.7

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