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Yellow Split Pea and Cauliflower Dhal - easy to make and gently spiced with garlic, ginger and turmeric this bright and healthy dish is also very tasty and satisfyingly filling | Recipe on thecookandhim.com

Yellow Split Pea and Cauliflower Dhal

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 60 mins | Total: 70 mins | Quantity: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (200g) Hodmedod’s Yellow Split Peas
  • 1 clove garlic – peeled and crushed
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger – peeled and grated
  • 2 cups (500ml) vegetable stock
  • 2 cups (200g) cauliflower (fresh or frozen) – broken into small florets
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1-2 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • 1 red onion – peeled and finely sliced
  • handful cherry tomatoes – halved

Instructions

  1. Give the split peas a rinse under cold water, drain and put into a medium non-stick saucepan along with the crushed garlic, grated fresh ginger and the vegetable stock
  2. Gently bubble over a medium heat for around 45 minutes till the peas are quite soft but still with a little bit of bite to them.  Stir the pot frequently and top up with a bit of extra water if it starts to bubble dry.  You don't want to end up with a stodgy lump but you don't want it too liquid either so just add a little bit of extra water as necessary!
  3. Add the cauliflower florets and almond milk and cook for a further 15 minutes, again stirring frequently
  4. While that's finishing off saute the peeled and sliced onion in a small pan until very soft and starting to caramelise, add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for a couple of minutes till warmed through
  5. Check the seasoning of the split peas and add salt and pepper to taste
  6. To serve put the dhal in a bowl and top with the onions and tomato.  Enjoy! 

Notes

  • I use a non-stick saucepan when cooking anything like split peas or fava beans or the pan needs LOTS of soaking before washing up!

Recipe by The Cook & Him at https://thecookandhim.com/recipes/yellow-split-pea-and-cauliflower-dhal/