Veg Cooking for Everyone

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Had this for dinner tonight. Yummy!

 

Laura

 

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

 

Yellow Peas and Rice with Onion Relish (Golden Kichuri)

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, Deborah Madison

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:35

Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2/3 c yellow split peas

1 2/3 c basmati rice

3 tbsps ghee

--or--

3 tbsps vegetable oil

1/2 tsp cumin seed

1/4 c chopped cilantro

1/2 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp turmeric

3 c water or stock

salt

--Onion Relish--

1 white onions -- quartered and sliced

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 lemon -- juiced

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp cayenne

2 tbsps chopped cilantro

 

Soak the peas and rice separately in enough warm water to cover amply--the peas

for 3 hours and the rice for 1 hour. Drain. **I soaked both overnight in the

refrigerator and it worked just fine.

 

Heat the ghee over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet or saucepan large enough

to accommodate the rice and peas. Add the cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1

minute. Add the peas and rice and stir to coat with the ghee, then add the

cilantro, garam masala, turmeric, 3 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a

boil, then lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the peas and rice

are soft, 18-20 minutes. If necessary, add more water in 1/2-cup increments.

Turn off the heat and let stand for 10 minutes to steam.

 

While the peas and rice are cooking, toss the onion with the remaining relish

ingredients.

 

Fluff the peas and rice lightly with a fork, taste for salt, and serve with the

onion relish.

 

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Per serving: 478 Calories; 21g Fat (39% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 67g

Carbohydrate; 26mg Cholesterol; 405mg Sodium