Dhal (Curried Split Peas)

• 1 cup split peas, dried
• 2 12 cups water
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 12 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
• 10 whole cloves
• 5 whole black peppercorns

1. Soak peas or beans 3-4 hours in the 2 1/2 cups water.
2. Add turmeric, cayenne and salt and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, partially cover and simmer 20-30 minutes.
4. Peas should be tender and beginning to disintegrate.
5. Add additional water if necessary to maintain thick gravy consistency.
6. Meanwhile, saute in a small pan the onion in butter with remaining seasonings.
7. Fry till onion is well browned.
8. Add onion to peas.
9. Serve over rice.

peas, water, turmeric, cayenne, salt, butter, onion, cumin, cloves, black peppercorns

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dhal-curried-split-peas-134399 (may not work)