Sweet and Sour Split Pea Soup Indian Recipe

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Sweet And Sour Split Pea Soup Indian Recipe

Ingredients

  • recipe for : Gujarati Surati Dal
  • 1 cup split pigeon peas (toor dal) or other split peas, soaked for 1 hour and drained
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 green chile, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 1 (1/2-inch) knob of ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons raw peanuts (unroasted)
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons raw sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • :THE TEMPERING:
  • 1 teaspoon safflower or other neutral oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • a good pinch of asafetida (omit to make gluten-free)
  • 2 dried red chiles, broken
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • Method

  • Combine the peas and tomatoes in a saucepan with 3 1/2 cups of water
  • Partially cover and cook over medium heat until the split peas are very tender and easily mashed, about 25 to 30 minutes
  • Add the green chile, turmeric, curry leaves, ginger, peanuts, sugar, and salt to the saucepan
  • Stir well to combine
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for 5 minutes
  • Mash some of the split peas
  • Add more water if needed
  • The tempering: Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat
  • When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and cook until they start to pop, about 1 minute
  • Add the asafetida and red chiles
  • Cook for another 10 to 15 seconds and remove from heat
  • Add this tempering and lemon juice to the simmering split peas.
  • Mix and simmer for a minute
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve hot
  • Pressure Cooker: Wash the split peas
  • Combine with 3 cups of water in a pressure cooker
  • Close and lock the lid, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes once the cooker reaches pressure (3 to 4 whistles at medium-high heat)
  • Let the pressure release naturally
  • Open the lid, and place the cooker over low-medium heat
  • Follow steps 2 and 3
  • Serve hot with rice or flatbread.
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