Cold Indian Split Pea Soup

Submitted by AbsurdBookNerd

"Posting for safe keeping so I can try later. Good on a hot summer day."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups yellow split peas
• 5 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 fresh green chile, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 6 tablespoons plain yogurt
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. Pick over the peas to remove any grit & then wash and drain them.
2. Place the drained peas in a large saucepan with water and turmeric. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 90 minutes or until peas are tender. Remove from heat.
4. Put peas & liquid into a blender or food processor (prefer to use a hand blender in the pot). Add the lemon juice, cumin, coriander, chili, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
5. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate until cool.
6. Garnish with a swirl of yogurt.

Reviews

[Elmotoo]

This is great! I didn't have yellow peas so I used green. It just wasn't as pretty. ;) Cook, cook, cook the peas the full 90 minutes so they are super soft & puree nicely. I whisked the yogurt in instead of using it as a garnish. It *does* take awhile - actually a LONG while - to cool down so plan ahead. dd & i really enjoyed this! dh hated it. oh well! Made for TOTM 7/12 Ice Cold Delights.