Yellow Pea Broth With Tomatoes

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Yellow Pea Broth With Tomatoes

 

2/3 cup yellow split peas

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon coriander

8 cups water

1/2 tablespoon peanut oil

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped

1 tablespoon corn oil

salt and pepper

2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

 

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.

Makes 4 servings.

 

 

 

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