SPICY SPLIT PEAS WITH VEGETABLES

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Taste adventure! Yellow split peas are flavored with a sampling of the spices, vegetables and fruit commonly found in the cuisine of India.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 cups water
1 cup dried yellow split peas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons flaked or shredded coconut
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seed
1 cinnamon stick, (1/2 inch long)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper, (cayenne)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 medium carrots, diced
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small eggplant, diced
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
2 cups hot cooked rice
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat 4 cups water and the split peas to boiling in 2-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 45 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook coconut, coriander, fenugreek and cinnamon stick, stirring constantly, until coconut is light brown. Remove from heat; stir in salt and red pepper. Crush coconut mixture with mortar and pestle until finely ground; set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook carrots, zucchini, onion and eggplant in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Stir 2 tablespoons water into tamarind pulp until softened. Stir tamarind mixture, coconut mixture and peas into vegetable mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally and adding water if necessary until consistency of thick soup, until hot and well blended. Serve over rice. Garnish with cilantro.

TOM DUKE
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This soup is delicious and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


tani ahmed
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This soup is amazing! I love the way the spices blend together and the vegetables add a nice crunch.


Mayra G
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Kalam Azad9943
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. It's definitely a keeper.


CR boys
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of split peas, vegetables, and spices.


Nanteza Asha
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I'm not usually a fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The vegetables and spices add a lot of flavor and make it really enjoyable.


Kambrie Kiker
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This soup is delicious! The split peas are creamy and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sopna akter Alfa
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and satisfying, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I also like that it's not too spicy.


Risper losil Ekom
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This was my first time making split pea soup and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the soup was very flavorful.


I AM Quetta
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's hearty and flavorful, and the vegetables add a nice touch of sweetness.


MalikFaizan Malik
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of split peas and vegetables, and the spices give it a really nice flavor.


Shrestha Sanjeep
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Great recipe! I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the vegetables added a nice texture.


Joshua Chetty
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was thick and creamy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. Will definitely make this again!


Md Fajlu
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This split peas soup was a hit with my family! The vegetables added a nice crunch and the spices gave it a flavorful kick. I'll definitely be making this again.