Indian Split Pea Curry

NAMASTE!
My wandering taste buds took me all the way to South East Asia. I intended to make an Indian Daal i.e. Lentil Curry, but some how I grabbed split peas instead of lentils at the store.

Split peas are very good for you and they have a tremendous health benefits. (hyperlink on split peas to read more) This recipe is really easy and affordable.

Here is what you will need;
- Split Peas- 1.5 cups
- Mustard seeds- 1Tbsp
- Cumin powder- 1tsp
- Turmeric powder-1tsp
- Dried red chilies
- Fresh green Chilies
- Coriander/Cilantro leaves
- Onion
- Garlic (optional)
- Vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper

Step 1- Rinse and boil the split peas, allow water level to be the same as the split peas and add as required. Cook uncovered until peas are just softened.
Step 2- In a pan heat up vegetable oil, add mustard seeds and let the seeds pop for 30 seconds in the hot oil.
Step 3- Add turmeric and cumin to the oil allow for 30 seconds, add onion, garlic, dried red chilies and fresh green chilies.

 Step 4- Add the seasoned oil to the cooked peas, add tomato sauce and cover to cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.

Step 5- Add salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy by itself, over steamed rice or with a naan, like I did. I'll share the recipie for the naan in the next post.

Note:

- You can find ingredients from any specialty store, I recommend Reene Supermarket at Ikoyi.

Peace!