Curried Yellow Split Peas and Cauliflower

Name: Curried Yellow Split Peas and Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 cup dried split yellow peas; 3 cup water; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp curry powder; 1 onion; 0.5 head cauliflower; 1 cup vegetable stock; 1 cup green peas; 0.5 red bell pepper; 2 tbsp shredded coconut; 0.5 cup raisins; salt

Split yellow peas, cauliflower and red bell pepper come together in this South Asian dish, fragrant with turmeric and curry powder and simmered on the stove.

25 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · 25 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In large saucepan, combine split peas and water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover pan with lid slightly ajar, reduce heat to low and cook about 15 minutes.
15 min
2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in turmeric, curry powder and onion, and sauté, 2 to 3 minutes.
3 min
3
Add cauliflower florets and 1 cup vegetable stock, and continue cooking and stirring for 7 to 10 minutes more.
10 min
4
Add split peas, remaining oil and any remaining cooking water to skillet, stirring to combine well.
5
Reduce heat to medium- low and add green peas, red pepper and more stock, if needed. Continue to cook until split peas are soft, about 5 minutes more.
5 min
6
Stir in coconut, raisins and salt to taste. Serve hot.