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Yellow Split Pea Curry
Whole cumin, coriander and mustard seeds add distinct flavor and textural contrast to this dish. At Vij's Restaurant in Vancouver, British Columbia, it is served with basmati rice and topped with a fried egg. We liked ours with cumin-seasoned jeera rice, lime-pickled cucumbers and yogurt.
8
Servings
Tip
Don’t forget to stir the peas frequently as they cook; as the water is absorbed, the mixture thickens.
1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
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10
cups water
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2
cups yellow split peas
Directions
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01In a large saucepan over high, combine 8 cups of the water, the peas, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon of the turmeric and ½ teaspoon of the cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until the peas are thick and creamy, 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
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November 5, 2023
Perfect for Vegetarian Brother
I found this recipe because my brother is vegetarian. I dread a lot of vegetarian meals because they aren't filling, but this dish fills up even my teenage nephew. It's so easy to make and super flavorful. My entire family (even the not vegetarian ones) like this dish. Even my 14-year-old nephew asks for it, which was really flattering to me! It's such a win when I can get one dish everyone likes. The fresh cilantro and lime at the end, plus the cayenne really make split peas a lively, flavorful star. I used to think of split peas as mucky, muddy, thick and sludgy. But this dish revitalized and revised my opinion of all bags of dried peas/beans. The flavor combination is so vibrant and spicy, and it's easy to thin it with just a bit of water if you prefer. You could easily eat this as a soup. I serve it over basmati rice with naan. It fills everyone up with hearty goodness. Nobody leaves hungry.
One of my favorite Milk Street recipes. So easy and full of flavor. It’s in my rotating fall/winter dinner rotation. Makes tons of leftovers that freeze well. I’ve made this with split yellow peas and chana dal, both work equally well. If only Milk Street would come up with a good Saag Paneer recipe???
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I made this last night with rice and a fried egg and it was fantastic. It took a little longer than the 1 hour 30 minutes, but I expect that when making a recipe for the first time. It was worth the effort. I will make this again and I will try to be more efficient with the timeline.