Dal with Sweet Potatoes and Kale

red onions, chopped

whole cumin

ground cumin

black mustard seeds

canola oil

finely minced fresh ginger

finely minced garlic

medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

water

dried yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed (this is chana dal in the Indian store)

curry powder (or less/more to taste)

Salt to taste: I used about 2-3 tsp for this huge portion, but if you’re just making 1/2 or 1/3 of this recipe – use about 1 tsp

cayenne pepper (optional)

bunch kale