Comments on: Dazzling Dals: Split Pea~Spinach Stew

by: Nithya

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:34:58 +0000

Hi Indira,

This is the first time i am experimenting with split peas. The pic was so inviting that I quickly bought a packet at the local store !

The stew came out well - tasted fine. But it was little pasty as I pressure cooked it.

by: Vidya

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:10:11 +0000

hi Indira,
My first time here, loved your place. Was wondering instead of buying green split peas (know the hindi name by chance?) can I use the masoor matki or the masoor dal or even toor dal by chance..? Have a big tin ful of the formers, dunno what to do? Would be great if you can let me know, thanks.
Keep up the good work!

by: Rama

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:55:33 +0000

Hey Indira,

Yesterday, prepared the tasty dish for our lunch with roti. Needless to say, it was superb.

My 8 yr old son, was telling that it did not look very impressive, but, he was so stunned at the taste!!! Even, my 3 yr old was very comfortable in eating this side dish. We all loved it so much.

FYI, did not split green and hence, used split yellow peas.

Thanks a lot..

by: archana

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 04:16:59 +0000

I tried this tonight and it came out great! No surprise using your recipes! I tweaked a little and added shallots instead of onions, 1 green chili plus a little chili powder and roasted some dry whole cumin with the shallots/garlic. My husband really liked it too!

by: Soumya

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:40:56 +0000

Just confirmed - they are black lentils..

by: Soumya

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:05:36 +0000

I tried this with Black lentils ( those small ones not sure what it is called ). It was such a hearty meal last night. I added some tortilla chips to the stew and with grilled scrambled egg sandwich..it was truly delicious.:)

Thank you Indira. After a tiring day at work , cooking such different , healthy and delicious meal is giving such a peace of mind.

Regards…Soumya

by: Sangeeta

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:35:34 +0000

Hi Indira,

Thanks for this great recipe. My husband and I both enjoyed it immensely.

by: stayathome

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:51:42 +0000

hi indira, Love your site, Is the split peas dal the same as green vatana dal we get??
Thanx

by: Desimom

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:20:56 +0000

Hi Indira -

Long time since I left a comment. I lurk around without leaving a comment. Sorry about that! Also, your comment screen was closed, I guess. Anyways, happy to be here as ever! Loved the naanini and this stew recipe! I got started on a personal stories cum food blog just capturing pictures of what I cook - no recipes it’s too much work. Besides, I don’t feel my recipes will be worth given there are “pros” like yourself. But, I will be happy to send recipes if someone is interested. I am having fun… (http://indianthali.blogspot.com) First invitation to you to take a look at the blog. It will be an honor - I don’t have ribbons and scissors to offer to you!

thanks for all inspiration - both to cook more and blog more!!!

praba

by: gattina

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:48:37 +0000

Indira,
I hope those spam not coming anymore!
Always like your recipes which display the beauty of simplicity, but don’t compromise any great taste! I was going to make your spanich paneer (one of my favorite), but with another wonderful dish in front, I face a dilemma again