This is a recipe for Durban-style Dhal, an Indian plant-based curry that is delicious and cozy. Perfect for a chilly winter day!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Yellow split peas
• One onion
• Garlic and chili (as much as you like)
• 1 tomato optional
• Cinnamon sticks
• Curry leaves
• Mustard seeds
• Cumin
• Salt
• Turmeric
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil

Method:

1. Rinse peas to remove extra starch and boil until soft with 1/2 tsp of turmeric for about 2 hours
2. In a separate pot, heat oil and add whole spices – cook until mustard seeds start to pop
3. Add onions and garlic and cook until brownish
4. Add turmeric, simmer for 1 minute
5. Add tomato and water and cook until tomato is soft
6. Add soft peas and salt to taste
7. Boil and then simmer