Dhal

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound yellow split peas
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron powder
• 4 tablespoons corn oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Directions

Add split peas to 6 cups boiling water, salt and saffron powder. Boil for 1/2 hour, or until soft. Using an immersion blender, puree peas. In a saucepan add oil, garlic, and cumin and fry until it is dark brown. Then pour oil in Dhal. Let sit for a few minutes.