Matar dal shorshe diyea

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 cups Water
1 cup Green split peas
1 each Bay leaf
¼ teaspoon Turmeric
½ teaspoon Salt
1½ tablespoon Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
1 teaspoon Green chile, seeded & minced
2 teaspoons Black mustard seeds, ground to a powder & mixed with 4 ts water & allowed to stand for 30 minutes
3 teaspoons Coconut, shredded
Ghee, optional

Directions

Bring water to a boil. Lower the heat slightly & add split peas, bay leaf, turmeric & simmer until the peas are tender, about 40 to 45 minutes. You will have to stir occasionally while the dal is cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Add salt & keep warm.

Heat oil in a small skillet, fry ginger & chile until the ginger is lightly browned. Add mustard paste & fry for another minute, stirring constantly. Add coconut & stir a couple of times. Remove from heat & pour over the dal. Cover & let stand for 15 minutes.

Garnish with cilantro, sprinkle with ghee & serve.

Bharti Kirchner, "The Healthy Cuisine of India: Recipes from the Bengal Region"

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