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        "reviewBody": "Made this according to the recipe with 1/2 c split pigeon peas and it was very watery, not creamy. I added another 1/2 cup washed split pigeon peas and put it on for another 10 mins and it turned out great! I will add 1 c next time."
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        },
        "reviewBody": "I just now made this and it turned out wonderful! I substituted ghee for the coconut oil and added one minced green chili to the tadka. It doesn’t get any easier than this! Thanks Christine!"
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        },
        "reviewBody": "My peas ended up hard also I think the problem was that I am using Goya dry Pigeon Peas and that is not what this recipe calls for https://www.instacart.com/shopping/products/147538-goya-pigeon-peas-16-oz The site is really great Thanks"
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        "reviewBody": "Followedd recipe. Pigeon peas were harf. Required23 more mintes under pressue ti get to soft chew. Delicious flavor."
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