Everyone has their outlet for what inspires them. Inspiration can come in many forms. It comes from disappointments and from the need to survive.
It comes from the love of family. It comes from faith and seeing big and small miracles in front of your eyes each and everyday. It is as if the Lord is "winking" at you, letting you know He is here. These miracles are abound; you must open your eyes and your heart to see them. Once you do you are filled with tireless energy and new hope.
The inspiration for this dish comes from my dear blogging friend, Amelia. Amelia has a beautiful blog, Amelia's Dessert. Her blog is fun and delicious. She incorporates her wit and her zest for life into each and every post.
After reading Amelia's post I thought I needed to spice up my day and try something new.
Thank you dear Amelia for your kind visits and your sweet nudge for me to get spicy!
Curry Yellow Split Peas with Rice:
Ingredients:
16 oz. of dried yellow split peas
1 large onion - sliced
½ cup of baby carrots - sliced
5 cloves of garlic - chopped
14 oz. classic coconut milk
1 cup of Italian parsley - chopped
2 stalks celery - chopped
1 jalapeño - chopped with seeds
4 cups chicken broth and more if needed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings:
1 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. paprika
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
½ tsp. turmeric
Soak the dried split peas in water for at least 1 hour, preferably longer.
Heat a sauce pot with olive oil and add the onions to sauté until the onions are slightly golden then add the garlic and parsley and continue to sauté for a minute or two.
Add the celery, carrots and chicken broth and beans. Add the coconut milk and the seasonings.
Continue to simmer on low for another hour or so. If the beans soak up all of the broth and the dish becomes too thick add more broth, about a ½ cup at a time.
Simmer on low until the beans are soft. This will take long - be prepared to simmer for at least an hour or two.
Serve over rice or as is.
This dish is a dish is very delicious and really quite easy, just set aside the time to make it. You will be glad you did. It will peak your senses and encourage you to try to cook with the different spices of the world.
Enjoy with much love,
Catherine
xo
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Blondee says
Oh, my! Those sounds SO GOOD. I love curry! I bet the whole house smelled delish!
Sandee says
It looks wonderful Catherine. All your food looks so very yummy.
Have a fabulous day and weekend. Big hugs. ☺
Chatty Crone says
I love pea soup, but not a real fan of curry, but my husband is.
I like what you said today - you always have to have a little hope.
love, sandie
Kim G. says
This looks like the perfect curry to eat with a great naan bread. Love it!
What's Baking?? says
Sure looks tasty.
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Ooooh, how I love spicy!! Thank you, Catherine!! And, keep enjoying those "winks"... they make our lives worth living. blessings ~ tanna
sofiaaurora says
Dear Catherine, me da mucho gusto verte por aquí y con tus exquisitas recetas, espero que todo se haya solucionado lo mejor posible y que ya estés acomodada, te mando muchos besos
Sofía
Amelia says
Hi my dear Catherine, thank you. That's very sweet of you. Thanks again for your lovely mention re... my blog. I'm glad that you enjoyed visiting my blog. I love to drop by your blog too, you're an excellent cook.
Your curry look really good and yellow split peas is very healthy and full of nutrients. I love this curry too and it's nice to eat with any Indian flat bread. Only thing it took long hours too cook.
There are many ways to cook this split peas. Usually I let it soak a bit longer and cook with broth/water until it turn soft and mushy. When ready then only pour in the coconut milk. This is my style, maybe you can try it out next time.
Happy cooking. Have a lovely week ahead. God Blessed you and all at home. With hugs and lots of love to you.
Vicki Bensinger says
Wow the ingredients in this recipe sound so good. You had me at coconut milk but everything blended together sounds like it would have a sensational flavor. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
kitchen flavours says
This looks delicious, would be really good with some flatbread too! I love curries! Thank you for sharing! Have a great weekend!