Easy Dal with Calabash
Also known as Dhal Petit Pois or Dhal tipois, this vegetarian dhal recipe is one of the most popular recipes in Mauritian households. Soaking the split peas will help reduce the total cooking time.
Recipe Ingredients
- 2 cups yellow split peas
- 1 medium calabash (or chayote), peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 carrot (diced)
- salt to taste
- 4 tbsp oil
- fresh thyme (chopped), to taste
- parsley (chopped), to taste
- 1 onion (peeled and sliced)
- curry leaves, to taste
- 3 whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder (saffron)
- 1 tsp garam masala
Instructions
- 1
Wash the yellow split peas and set aside.
- 2
Heat 4 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
- 3
Add the sliced onion, curry leaves and thyme; fry for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the whole peeled tomatoes and ginger garlic paste; stir to combine.
- 5
Add the chopped parsley, mix well and cook for 2 minutes over medium heat.
- 6
Add the dal, enough water to cover, the calabash and diced carrot.
- 7
Add turmeric powder, garam masala and salt to taste; mix well.
- 8
Cover and cook in the pressure cooker over medium-high heat for 15 minutes.
- 9
Open the cooker, stir to check consistency, and serve garnished with parsley.
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Credits: Source: eMauritius