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 ...