Squash and Chana Dhal

Ingredients

• 1 cup channa dhal (yellow split peas)

• 1 small yellow squash, peeled and sliced

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or clarified butter

• 2 medium onions, chopped

• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin seed

• 1½ teaspoons red chile powder

• 1 teaspoon mustard seed

• ½ teaspoon crushed garlic

• ½ teaspoon minced ginger

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1/4 cup lemon or lime juice

Instructions

Wash the split peas throughly and place in a pan with four cups of lightly salted water. Boil, uncovered, until the peas are soft, about 20 minutes. Add the squash and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the squash is soft.

While the squash is simmering, heat the oil in a saucepan and saute the onions for three minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, except the lime juice, and stir well. Continue to saute for 5 minutes.

Drain any excess liquid off the peas and squash, add the onion mixture and stir well. Sprinkle the lime juice over the dish and serve.