INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup of chana dal (or yellow split peas), soaked for at least three hours
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2 tablespoons of ghee, or a mixture of butter and oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 tomatoes, finely chopped
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2 1/4 cups of water
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1 large potato, diced
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1 large carrot, diced
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2/3 cup of peas (fresh or frozen)
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1 teaspoon of turmeric
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1/4 teaspoon of cayenne
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1 1/2 teaspoons of sea salt
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handful of dry curry leaves (optional)
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For the paste:
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1/2 cup of dried coconut
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1/4 cup of cashews
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1 teaspoon of coriander seeds
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1 teaspoons of cumin seeds
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3 - 4 whole dried red chilies
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2 green chilies, seeded and chopped
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1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped
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For the tadka:
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1 teaspoon of black mustard seeds
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2 teapoons of urad dal, rinsed
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pinch or two of asafoetida
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2 - 3 whole dried red chilies