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Trinidadian Dhal

Split peas simmered on the stove and spiced with turmeric and cumin for a South Asian dal. It comes to the table with hot rice or roti.

40 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 5 min · Cook 35 min · 40 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Boil split peas in 2 cups of water until it comes to the boil. Add tumeric, 1 clove garlic, hot pepper and onion; cover, lower heat and cook until peas are tender; add more water if necessary.

  2. 2

    Add salt to taste and purée until mixture becomes thick. (Use a swizzle stick, Dhal Gutnee or your blender).

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a small pot; add cumin and remaining garlc and fry until brown. Pour in split peas mixture add pepper sauce to taste and stir well.

  4. 4

    Serve with hot rice or roti. Nice first food for baby - minus the hot pepper of course.

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