Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow split peas/lentisl
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 pinch asafoetida
  • 1/2 teaspoon termeric
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic cloves, loosely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons grated ginger
  • 1 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil

Method

  • Bring water to a boil. Add peas and 1/4 t turmeric. Simmer on high until done.
  • VAGAR:
  • Melt coconut oil over medium high heat.
  • Add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and cumin seeds. When they start to pop, turn the heat down.
  • Add asafetida and turmeric.
  • Add onions. Cook somewhat high, but not during the spices.
  • Add garlic and ginger, and saute.
  • Add peas to onion-spice mix.
  • Add tomatoes. Simmer.
  • Serve over rice, sprinkled with cilantro.