Indian Yellow Pea Dal

INGREDIENTS
2 cup yellow split peas or lentil, washed and drained
6 cups water
1 tablespoon curry powder
Salt to taste (about 2 teaspoon)
1 garlic clove, crushed
 
Seasoning
1 tablespoon canola oil or Avocado 
½ -1 teaspoon cumin seeds
½ small onion, sliced
2-3 garlic clove, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped (optional)
1 stark Scallion, chopped 
1/8 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

 DIRECTIONS

1. In a pot, add peas, water, garlic, curry powder and salt and bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minute.
2. Reduce heat to low and cook until peas are almost mashed out (about 1 hour and 15 minutes).  If too thick, you can add more water if needed. Once peas is mash out/tender, turn stove off and let sit. 
3. Heat oil in a frying pan on high heat. Add cumin seeds and allow them to cook and turn dark brown.
4. Add onion, garlic, scallion and tomato and brown for 3-4 min. Remove from heat. 
5. Carefully add your cooked seasoning to peas mixture, stir and cover immediately allowing the aroma to infuse with the peas for a few minutes.  
6. Serve with rice and/ Naan or roti.