Guyanese Dhal Recipe || Cooking with Lisa

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.

Welcome to the channel and introduction to the recipe.

Gather 1 cup of yellow split peas, also known as dal.

Prepare a paste with turmeric powder, roasted jeera, garlic, and hot pepper; add water to achieve a paste consistency.

In a bowl, combine the ground spices and add water to form a paste.

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pot.

Add the prepared spice paste to the pot and cook for about 2 minutes.

Wash the split peas before adding them to the pot.

Add the washed split peas to the pot and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes to absorb the spices, adding salt to taste.

After 15 minutes, add 9 cups of water to the pot and let it cook until the dal is soft and mushy.

Once the dal is cooked and soft, use a whisk to break it up until smooth, creating a dal soup consistency.

Serve the dal with rice or alongside other dishes like chicken curry or lamb.

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