1 cup dried yellow or green split peas
5 cups water
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric or saffron
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tomato, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Rinse split peas. Bring water to boil in a large pot, and add peas. Return to boil, stir, then lower heat, and simmer 1 to 2 hours until tender. Add spices, salt, and tomato to peas, and cook 30 minutes. Serve with plain brown rice and vegetable curry.