Ginger, Split Pea & Vegetable Curry (Subzi dalcha)

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Protein-rich yellow split peas combined with fresh vegetables yields a hearty, stewlike curry—perfect for a cold winter night by the fireplace, with a loaf of crusty bread. Try any combination of vegetables—sweet potatoes, winter squash and spinach create a sweeter offering. Don't be alarmed by the number of chiles—the vegetables and split peas bring the heat level down to make each bite addictive without being excessively hot.

READER'S COMMENT:

"Have made this recipe several times with excellent results. Like others, I reduce the amount of corn starch. Also used this dish to impress my mom-in-law. Thanks EW. I need all the bonus points I can muster. Daytona, Camp Hill, PA "

Ginger, Split Pea & Vegetable Curry (Subzi dalcha) Recipe

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I follwed the recipe exactly (using 1 1/2 serrano chiles) It's excellent--true comfort food! Lin, Portland, ME	8 weeks 5 days ago
This recipe is so wonderful! My boyfriend and I subscribe to Eating Well and try many of the recipes but this is one we've made over and over and over again. We puree a cup of the veggies to make it a little thicker, like a stew, and he eats it over grilled chicken. The leftovers can also be turned into a delicious breakfast--just reheat the curry and eat it with scrambled eggs and toasted pita. Yummm. Hilary, Montclair, NJ	8 weeks 5 days ago
Have made this recipe several times with excellent results. Like others, I reduce the amount of corn starch. Also used this dish to impress my mom-in-law. Thanks EW. I need all the bonus points I can muster. Daytona, Camp Hill, PA	8 weeks 5 days ago
Delicious. Dan, VT	8 weeks 5 days ago
I used regular lentils since my grocery didn't have the yellow split peas (chana dal). In addition, I used 4 cups of veggie broth instead of water to cook the lentils. I thought that this recipe was excellent with these substitutions made. I thought the flavors melded really well together. I will definitely make this again, healthy and flavorful. Laura B., Austin, TX	8 weeks 5 days ago
Sorry, I followed the recipe and found this tasteless. I gave it one star because there was no option for zero stars. Phyllis Jacques, Venice, FL	8 weeks 5 days ago
I give this four stars because it was so delicious, but I did vary it a little as another individual mentioned, that is, I did not use cornstarch. I cooked the chana dal and potatoes enough so that they released their starch into the broth to thicken it. I made it thick enough to eat from a plate over rice. I also cooked the cumin seeds, garlic, and chile in a mixture of canola oil and ghee, rather than adding the ghee at the end. I made half a recipe and used one serrano chile, which made it very hot for my taste and just right for my husband's. Hilary, Great Falls, MT	8 weeks 5 days ago
My New Years resolution was to try 10 new recipes each month. The Ginger, Split Pea & Vegetable Curry was my first new recipe of the year. I followed the instructions exactly as written and it was excellent! Next time I will experiment with different vegetables and use broth instead of water. Good cold weather comfort food. Jim, Seattle, WA	8 weeks 5 days ago
I thought this was so yummy, and very adaptable. Like others, I used the veggies I had on hand. The only change I'd make is regarding the lentils. Perhaps mine are old, but they were far too al dente for my taste. I wanted them to fall apart and into the broth, not be hard little nuggets. Next time I'll cook the lentils for an extra 15 minutes or so. Otherwise, this was perfect. Wren, Wolcott, CO	8 weeks 5 days ago
I'd give this a 3.5, if the site permitted. I used 5 Thai peppers, which was perfect for us but we love spiciness. I also switched the veg to what we had on hand: potatoes, parsnips, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and green pepper. Regrettably, I overcooked the broccoli. (I should have added it later on.) My only recipe-related reservation is that it tasted a little too limey. Next time, I'll add slightly less lime and let the flavors meld a wee bit longer. Kelly, Seattle, WA	8 weeks 5 days ago