Guyanese Dhal Recipe | Step by Step | Episode 61

split peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow peas

Lentils are often less expensive and cook faster.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while canola is cost-effective.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper offers a milder flavor, while jalapeño is often cheaper.

cumin

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Coriander is a healthier spice option, while caraway can be less expensive.

Wash 2 cups of yellow split peas and set aside.

In a pressure pot, add 18 cups of water and the washed split peas.

Add a diced chicken cube, salt, and optional msg to the pot.

Bring the pressure pot to pressure and cook for 20 minutes.

Release steam by placing the pot under cold tap water before opening.

Check the consistency of the dal; it should be blended and thick.

Return the pot to the stove to thicken further if needed.

For the chunky portion, heat oil in a pan and add whole cumin seeds and chopped garlic.

Cook until garlic is fragrant but not dark to avoid bitterness.

Combine the chunky mixture with the dal before serving.

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