Pigeon Pea Paste (aka Arhar Dal Or Toovar Dal)

Total Time: 8 hrs 35 mins Preparation Time: 8 hrs Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs dried whole pigeon peas (3 cups)
• 6 cups water
• 3 drops canola oil (to prevent foaming if using pressure cooker)

Recipe

• 1 pick over the peas and wash them well. drain. soak the peas overnight in water to cover by 5 inches. drain, discard soaking liquid.
• 2 pressure cooker method:.
• 3 put the drained peas in a pressure cooker and cover with water by 1/2 inch. add a few drops of cooking oil to prevent foaming. put the lid on and bring up to pressure. cook for 15 minutes. allow the pressure to drop by itself.
• 4 non-pressure cook method:.
• 5 put the drained peas in a medium pan along with water to cover them by 2 inches and bring it to a boil. cover partially, turn the heat down to low, and simmer gently until the beans are tender, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours.