Split Yellow Pea Dahl Curry

3 cups split peas, washed, drained
2 L veggie stock
1 tsp turmeric
4 slices ginger, unpeeled
1/2 tsp garam masala
Coconut oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 tsp chilli powder

Combine split peas, stock in a large pot. Bring to the boil and remove surface scum. Add turmeric and ginger. Cover, but leave lid slightly open, turn heat to low, and simmer for 1.5 hours.

Remove ginger slices and add garam masala.

Heat oil in a small non stick pan. Add cumin seeds and garlic, and stir fry til lightly browned, then add the chilli powder.

Add entire mix to the split peas.

Serve on brown rice.

Notes: could try adding veg like pumpkin, carrot, potato.