Yellow pea broth with tomatoes

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
⅔ cup Yellow split peas
½ teaspoon Turmeric
½ teaspoon Coriander
8 cups Water
½ tablespoon Peanut oil
1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
3 larges Ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded & chopped
1 tablespoon Corn oil
Salt & pepper
2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped

Directions

Combine spolit peas, turmeric, coriander, water & oil in a large pot.

Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, reduce heat, partially cover & cook until peas are soft & break down when crushed. Puree till smooth.

Heat clean pot over moderately high heat, add mustard seeds & fry till they begin to pop. Add tomato & cook until it softens, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pureed split pea mixture. Stir in corn oil & season.

Serve hot or chiled, garnished with cilantro.

Adapted from Yamuna Devi, "Yamuna's Table" Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 11-15-94

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