Green or Yellow Split Peas
Ingredients
- 3 cups water for cooking the peas
- 2 tbsps any neutral tasting oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 3-4 plum tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried kasuri methi (fenugreek leaves)
- 1-2 hot green chili as needed
- salt as needed
- 3-4 cups fresh spinach + 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves also called kasuri methi)
- 1 cup green or yellow split peas (washed moong beans, green lentils, toor dal, masoor daal also works well here, see notes for more find them in Indian grocery stores or online or loose bins in health food stores like @Wholefoods (washed and soaked for 30 minutes in warm water)
Preparation
In a large sauce pan add the split peas and water. Bring to a boil and let simmer 20-25 minutes until the peas are cooked. Take it off the heat from heat and set aside
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large soup or sauce pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, chopped onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until soft and slightly browned. Next, add the garlic and ginger. Cook for another 2-3 minutes
Add the chopped fenugreek leavers, tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, green chili, salt and cook until the tomatoes are soft, stirring regularly
Add the cooked peas and Mix well, simmer for 3-4 minutes till the leaves are wilted