Another Cleansing Dish, Dahl Stew by Amar Kaur

To make Dahl Stew, you will need the following ingredients:

  • 1 lb. of yellow split peas
  • 1 cup of chopped onion and red, yellow, green peppers, any combination
  • 3 or 4 small red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. each: ground turmeric, ginger. & Coriander
  • Patak’s mild curry seasoning
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • Fresh cilantro

 Directions:

  1. Use a heavy soup pan or Dutch oven and begin by heating the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the spices and start to brown (do not blacken)
  3. Add the chopped onions and peppers and cook until they begin to soften.
  4. Add the yellow split peas known as Dahl or dal.
  5. Add red potatoes and 6 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  6. Turn down to a simmering boil and cook until peas are soft…40 min to 1 hr.
  7. When the peas are soft, turn of f heat,
  8. And add 1 tsp. salt, and 1 rounded tbsp. of Pataks curry blend
  9. Stir to blend and adjust the seasonings for taste
  10. Serve with a topping of fresh cilantro.

 

Amar Kaur teaches Kundalini Yoga at Elemental OM Studios. She is a beautiful soul, wonderful friend, and spectacular chef! She is the embodiment of Yoga and Ayurvedic living.

 

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