Split Peas With Vegetables (dal Tarkari)

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 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.