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Winter Split Pea Soup With Ginger Indian Recipe
Ingredients
recipe for : Kashmiri Dal
1/2 cup split chickpeas (chana dal) or split yellow peas, soaked for 1 hour and drained
1/2 cup petite yellow lentils or split peas, soaked for 1 hour and drained
3 1/2 cups water
3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt
:THE TEMPERING
1 teaspoon safflower or other neutral oil
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 bay leaves
1 (1-inch) knob of ginger, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/2 to 1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Method
Combine the chickpeas and lentils in a saucepan with 3 1/2 cups of water
Partially cover and cook over medium heat until the split peas are tender and easily mashed, 30 to 40 minutes
Add the salt, reduce heat to low, and continue to simmer
Meanwhile, make the tempering
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat
Add the onion and cook until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes
In a grinder or a blender, combine the bay leaves, ginger, fennel, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
Blend into a smooth paste.
Use a few teaspoons of water if needed.
Add the spice mixture to the skillet and mix well.
Stirring frequently, cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the ginger and spice smell roasted.
Add the tempering to the simmering dal
Mix well
Taste, and adjust salt and spice
Cook 5 minutes or longer until desired consistency is achieved
Garnish with lemon juice and cilantro, and serve hot
Variations: Add 1 cup of chopped turnip or other root vegetable to the dal in step 1
Pressure Cooker: Use 1 cup chana dal or split peas
Wash the split peas, and combine with 3 1/2 cups of water in the pressure cooker
Close and lock the lid, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, once the cooker reaches pressure (3 to 4 whistles at medium-high heat)
Let the pressure release naturally
Open the lid, and place the cooker over low heat
Follow steps 2 through 4
