Description
A cozy and nutritious bowl of Easy Split Pea Curry that combines earthy flavors and warming spices, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups water, divided
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 1/4 cups dried yellow split peas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup canned tomato puree
Instructions
- In a medium, heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of the water with the onion. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the ginger, coriander, turmeric, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, cinnamon, split peas, and tomato puree. Cook and stir for 2 minutes longer to toast the spices.
- Stir in the remaining 3 cups water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Cook, partially covered, for 45 to 50 minutes until the peas are tender.
- If you prefer the peas even more tender, cook for 5 minutes longer.
- Add more water, as needed, to reach your desired consistency. Season with additional salt to taste.
- Serve warm with suggested toppings for a deliciously layered meal.
Notes
Adjust liquid levels to create your preferred texture. Suggested toppings include minced onion, fresh herbs, toasted sesame seeds, or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg