Curried Yellow Split Peas And Cauliflower - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

In large saucepan, combine split peas and water, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Cover pan with lid slightly ajar, reduce heat to low and cook about 15 minutes.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in turmeric, curry powder and onion, and saute, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add cauliflower florets and 1 cup vegetable stock, and continue cooking and stirring for 7 to 10 minutes more.
Add split peas, remaining oil and any remaining cooking water to skillet, stirring to combine well.
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.
Stir in coconut, raisins and salt to taste. Serve hot.