Ingredients
- 8 c water/broth
- 1 c yellow split peas (dry)- or lentils
- 1/4 of a potato peeled and grated
- 3 potatoes peeled and sliced thick
- 1 t mustard seed
- 3/4 t cumin
- 3/4 t corriander
- 2 t turmeric
- 1/3 t cayenne
- 1 t salt
Directions
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Boil peas and taters in water until peas are soft
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Puree in blender
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Add sliced taters, simmer on low heat
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Cover frying pan with oil and toast mustard seeds until they pop
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Mix in other spices, stir well
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Pour small amount of soup liquid into pan (slowly to avoid splatter), until all is added
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Simmer until taters are cooked