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Title: Amti

3/4 C yellow split peas
1 1/2 C boiling water
2 T vegetable oil
1/2 t mustard seeds
3 - green chilies, finely chopped
1 - small onion, finely chopped
1/2 t turmeric
1/2 t paprika
1/8 t ground black pepper
0 - pinch of ground cinnamon
0 - pinch of ground cloves
0 - pinch of ground cardamom
1 T lemon juice
1/2 t brown sugar
1 t salt

Soak split peas for one hour. Drain. Add boiling water and cook until soft, about 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil and fry mustard seeds until they pop. Put in the green chilies and onion. Fry until golden. Add turmeric, paprika, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. Fry for 2 minutes. Stir into the cooked split peas. Bring to a simmer and add lemon juice, brown sugar, and salt. Mix well.


From A Taste of India
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