Guyanese Dhal | recipe

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.

Soak split peas overnight.

In a large pot of boiling water, add split peas and all other ingredients except whole garlic and whole jeera.

Mix well and boil until split peas are tender and mushy.

Blend the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.

In a small frying pan, heat oil and add garlic and whole jeera; toast until brown.

Add the toasted mixture to the blended dhal and stir well.

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