Peta mung dahl soup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSplit husked mung dahl beans or yellow split peas
2cupsWater
1teaspoonTumeric
¼teaspoonCayenne
1teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsMargerine
1largeOnion; cut in thin slivers
1teaspoonCumin seeds
1Whole clove

Directions

Pick over the beans or peas and discard any discolored ones or small stones. Wash the beans in a colander under cold running water. Pour the beans into a heavy 2-3 qt saucepan. Add the water, tumeric, cayenne pepper, and salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and cover partly. Simmer 30 mins.

Meanwhile, in a med frying pan over high heat, melt the margerine, then add the onion, cumin seeds, and clover and reduce heat to med.

Saute the onions is transparent and soft, about 6 mins.

Once the beans have cooked thru, add the onion mixture and simmer 1 or 2 more mins. Serve immediately.

From The Compassionate Cook by PETA and Ingrid Newkirk Typed by Lisa Greenwood

Submitted By LISA GREENWOOD On 07-23-95