1. In a bowl, soak the split peas overnight in water to cover by 2 inches (not the measured water). Drain and rinse thoroughly. 2. Tip the split peas into a medium flameproof casserole. Add the 3 1/2 ...

3. Add the butternut, split peas, tomatoes, salt, and water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and set on the cover askew.

INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup yellow split peas (chana dal), picked over for stones • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds • 4 fresh green Thai, cayenne or serrano chiles, stems removed, ...

This dal is particularly special, made in the way I’d jotted down after spending time with a local Sri Lankan family, with half of the pumpkin blended to make it even creamier,” says Sophie Gordon, ...

Q I've been using a lot of dried legumes in my cooking lately, but I am stumped by one kind -- yellow peas. What can I do with them? A Whole yellow peas (botanic name, Pioum sativum) and split yellow ...

Heat the ghee in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the turmeric, chilli powder, cumin seeds, onion, ginger, garlic and half of the chilli for about 5 minutes until fragrant and soft. Transfer to the ...