Yellow Pea Broth With Tomatoes

Recipe Ingredients

2/3 cup	157ml	Yellow split peas
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Turmeric
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Coriander
8 cups	1896ml	Water
1/2 tablespoon	7.5ml	Peanut oil
1 teaspoon	5ml	Mustard seeds
3 teaspoons	15ml	Ripe tomatoes - peeled, seeded and (large) chopped
1 tablespoon	15ml	Corn oil
		Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons	30ml	Cilantro - chopped

Recipe Instructions

Combine split peas, turmeric, coriander, water and oil in a large pot. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, reduce heat, partially cover and cook until peas are soft and break down when crushed. Puree until smooth.

Heat clean pot over moderately high heat, add mustard seeds and fry until they begin to pop. Add tomato and cook until it softens, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pureed split pea mixture. Stir in corn oil and season. Serve hot or chiled, garnished with cilantro.

Adapted from Yamuna Devi, "Yamuna's Table"

Source:
Alyce Anne

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