Yellow Split Pea Dhal

This is a simple dish that you can put on the hob while you prepare other things and then have a nice rich, hearty and creamy dhal to serve along side other meat or vegetable dishes.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sunflower oil or other high-smoke point oil
• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 250ml of yellow split peas
• 1 vegetable stock cube
• 750ml of fresh water

Method

1. Put the oil and onion in a saucepan over a medium heat and stir well.
2. Fry for 5 minutes, until the onion starts to soften.
3. Add all the remaining ingredients and bring the water to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat down to low, put a lid on the pan and cook for 45 minutes to an hour, stiring every 10 minutes or so to make sure it's not burning on the bottom.

Serves 4 if served with some rice or chapatti and another curry or two.