Split pea dhal
3
Points®
Total time: 6 hr 20 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 6 hr • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Split peas are a great alternative to lentils when you have a bit longer to cook your meal, these yellow ones have a lovely mild flavour
Ingredients
Calorie controlled cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Yellow Split Peas, dry
260 g, rinsed
Onion
1 medium, coarsely chopped
Turmeric
2 teaspoon(s)
Ground Cumin
2 teaspoon(s), level
Garlic
3 clove(s), 2 crushed and 1 sliced
Root Ginger
2 teaspoon(s), finely grated
Vegetable stock cube
1 cube(s), made with 750 ml water
Cauliflower, Raw
400 g, leaves discarded, cut into florets
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon(s)
Chilli, green or red
½ individual, deseeded and finely sliced
Cumin seeds
1 teaspoon(s), level
Brussels sprouts, raw
350 g, trimmed and shredded
Almonds
1½ tablespoon(s), toasted, flaked
Instructions
1
Lightly mist the bowl of a 4.5-litre slow cooker with cooking spray. Put the split peas, onion, turmeric, ground cumin, crushed garlic, ginger and stock in the slow cooker and stir to combine. Add the cauliflower, submerging in the liquid. Cover and cook on a low setting for 6 hours.
2
Just before the end of the cooking time, heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the sliced garlic, chilli and cumin seeds, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the sprouts and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until bright green.
3
Season the dhal to taste and serve topped with the sprouts and almonds.
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