Curried Yellow Split Peas and Cauliflower

Vegetarian Times Jan 2003.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup  dried split yellow peas, well rinsed
• 3  cups water
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon ground turmeric
• 1  teaspoon curry powder
• 1  onion, diced
• 1⁄2 head cauliflower, trimmed to florets
• 1 -1 1⁄2 cup  vegetable stock
• 1  cup green peas
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 2  tablespoons  shredded coconut
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
•  salt

Directions

1. In large saucepan, combine split peas and water, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Cover pan with lid slightly ajar, reduce heat to low and cook about 15 minutes.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in turmeric, curry powder and onion, and sauté, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add cauliflower florets and 1 cup vegetable stock, and continue cooking and stirring for 7 to 10 minutes more.
5. Add split peas, remaining oil and any remaining cooking water to skillet, stirring to combine well.
6. Reduce heat to medium- low and add green peas, red pepper and more stock, if needed. Continue to cook until split peas are soft, about 5 minutes more.
7. Stir in coconut, raisins and salt to taste. Serve hot.