*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     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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