Green Split Peas - delicious to eat, easy to forget about. You probably already have a packet of these delicious gems lurking in the back of your cupboard without the faintest clue as to how to cook them. Luckily, this chicken and green split pea dhal is incredibly moreish, flavourful and so easy to make.
All different types of pulses have come in and out of fashion over the years due to the fact that they are so affordable, sustainable and delicious. Split peas enjoy a distinct advantage over their other pulse cousins due to the fact that they don't require any pre-soaking or pre-cooking - a definite win on weeknight suppers!
Compared to their yellow siblings, both yellow and green split peas have very similar nutritional content and cooking time. However, yellow peas are earthier in their flavour whereas green peas are sweeter. This sweetness is paired perfectly below with the spicy chicken.
Remember to save some for lunch the next day - dhal the day after cooking is even more delicious as the spices infuse a bit more, making for an incredibly mouthwatering leftover lunch or supper.
