Yellow Pea Broth With Tomatoes

* Exported from MasterCook *

YELLOW PEA BROTH WITH TOMATOES

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Appetizers
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2/3 c Yellow split peas
1/2 ts Turmeric
1/2 ts Coriander
8 c Water
1/2 tb Peanut oil
1 t Mustard seeds
3 lg Ripe tomatoes, peeled,
- seeded & chopped
1 tb Corn oil
Salt & pepper
2 tb Cilantro, chopped

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"



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