Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2011

I make this all the time. I use less water so it is like a mash not a soup, and I serve it with rice. I often make double batches and freese it.

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NeonLoveChicken

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2011

I doubled the recipe, added more turmeric, used fewer jalapeno peppers because I was afraid they'd add too much heat. Turned out really bland. I tossed in a bunch of garlic in oil from a jar and quite a lot of cinnamon--better but still bland. I felt I had to save this large amount of dhal so I dumped in maybe 1/4 cup of curry powder and it was edible but not really flavourful. We all ate it but won't make it again--looking for a more flavourful recipe or else maybe I'll use some adjustments from others' recipes.

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Payne

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2011

The recipe was a little bland for my taste as it was. I added 1 tbsp of ginger paste along with a tsp of cayanne and a tsp of smoked paprika. At the end, I added the juice of one small lemon. Like another viewer mention, it's even better the next day.

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dbouv

Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2011

The taste is great! I used yellow split peas for lack of yellow lentils, and that may be why I needed extra liquid in this! I'll be making this again!

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sueb

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Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Prattville, Alabama, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2010

I followed the directions but added some extras as I'm fond of Asian food and thought there would be a few ways to kick this one up a bit. added about 1 tsp pre chopped garlic and the 1/4 tsp chopped ginger, 2 pinches of masala, to the soup while the onions and jalapeños caramelized a bit. I'm not a huge fan of cilantro so I added one or two bits chopped. I noticed in the other picture the person didn't mash the sweet potatoes. This gives the soup a nice creamy texture and is very hearty. Overall I loved it and will repeat!

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Amanda S

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2010

Use a full bag of lentils. Cooked them a long time with Vegetable broth stock and 3 1/4 Tsp of Tumeric. Used three fresh chopped and seeded tomatoes and diced carrots. Followed the recommendations of 3 jalapenos (fresh) and 4 cloves of diced garlic. Microwaved two large sweet potatoes which I blended in by hand to the other ingredients. Also used 2 heaping tablespoons of Sambal Oelek (Huy-Fong foods), which brought a consistent low level of tasty spice. That has really become a favorite addition to most of the recipes I have tried lately. I kept putting water in the mixture to give it a more soupy consistency, but after 6 cups of water and 2 cups of veggie stock, it remained very thick like mashed potatoes. Still very good. I will make this again.

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Deplaqer

Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2010

I used butternut squash and a wee bit of asafoetida.

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VIVNIDHI

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2010

Loved this! Made it on a cozy Sunday afternoon for lunch during a game. My market only had yellow split peas-I assume they are close. They worked well for the recipe. I used a potato masher with the beans & the sweet potato. Added 4 cups of vegetable broth and used a stick blender to mix. I left some texture but it was mostly a smooth soup. Has a great kick! My husband always adds hot sauce to my soups, but this didn't need any.

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RIELLA

Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2009

Great, hearty, comfort food. I too cooked the potatoes in the microwave. I mashed the potatoes enough to allow a little chunk here and there and barely mashed the lentils into the potatoes to retain most of their shape: the textures were excellent. I also minced and sauteed three garlic cloves with the onion and added cinnamon, cumin and red & black pepper and salt to the spices, using fresh parsley for lack of cilantro. Served with warm basmati rice this made an excellent meal and even better warmed for lunch the next day. If one were to add much liquid at the end I would suggest increasing spices and salt.

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Sugaree1485

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA

Living In: Starkville, Mississippi, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2009

Delicious!! I had to make some changes since my market didn't have fresh jalapenos. Used a small can of nacho jalapenos and 3 habanero peppers. Also added extra tumeric and about 2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper. Very filling and soo easy!

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