How to make Split Peas Soup (Trini Style Dahl)🇹🇹

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

split peas

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils are often cheaper and cook faster.

Soak 1 cup of yellow split peas overnight in water and discard the water before cooking.

Add the soaked split peas to the pressure cooker.

Add 2-3 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped or smashed, to the pressure cooker.

Pour in 4 cups of water, ensuring the peas are covered.

Lock the pressure cooker lid in place and cook for 20-25 minutes, checking at 15 minutes to ensure there's enough water.

After cooking, transfer the split peas to another pot and add 1-2 teaspoons of saffron powder and 1-2 teaspoons of ground cumin.

Stir well to incorporate the saffron and cumin into the split peas.

Use a swizzle stick to blend and eliminate clumps for a smoother consistency.

Add a couple of pinches of salt to taste and stir to incorporate.

Toast 1-2 teaspoons of whole cumin seeds in a pan until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan with the toasted cumin seeds.

Add 2-3 cloves of minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté until golden brown, which should take just a few seconds.

Carefully pour the hot oil mixture over the split peas to 'chunk' it, covering to prevent splashes.

Stir the split peas to ensure everything is well incorporated and taste for salt, adding water if it's too thick.

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