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Indian Green or Yellow Dahl
This easy and filling meal contains both a grain and legume for a perfect protein-filled dinner
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Indian
50
minutes
6
2
cups
split peas or yellow lentils
1 1/2
cups
brown rice
water
6
cloves
garlic
1
tsp
kelp granules
optional
1
tsp
salt
for rice
1 1/2
tsp
salt
for peas/lentils
1
tsp
red pepper flakes
1
tsp
turmeric
2
tsp
cumin
1
cup
chopped cilantro
In separate saucepans, rinse split peas and brown rice well. Cover each with fresh water and allow to soak several hours. Drain well.
Add 3 cups water and 1 tsp. salt to the rice, and 4 cups water to the split peas, bring each to a boil, and reduce heat for 45 mins.
Add all seasonings except cilantro to peas/lentils, and mash with a spoon. Serve dahl over brown rice and sprinkle liberally with cilantro.