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