Matar Dal Shorshe Diyea
Description
This Indian main features Water, Green split peas, Bay leaf, Turmeric, Salt. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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to a powder & mixed with -- 4 ts water & allowed to -- stand for 30 minutes 3 ts Coconut, shredded Ghee, optional Bring water to a
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boil .
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Lower the
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heat slightly &
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add split peas, bay leaf, turmeric &
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simmer until the peas are tender, about 40 to 45 minutes.
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You will have to
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stir occasionally while the dal is cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
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Add salt & keep warm.
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Heat oil in a small skillet, fry ginger & chile until the ginger is lightly browned.
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Add mustard paste & fry for another minute, stirring constantly.
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Add coconut & stir a couple of times.
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Remove from heat & pour over the dal.
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Cover & let stand for 15 minutes.
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Garnish with cilantro, sprinkle with ghee & serve.
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Bharti Kirchner, "The Healthy Cuisine of India: Recipes from the Bengal Region"
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 181.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.0g13%
- Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2465.5mg103%
- Total Carbohydrate 27.8g10%
- Dietary Fiber 10.1g41%
- Sugars 3.5g
- Protein 5.4g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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