Cold Indian Split Pea Soup

• 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

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.

peas, water, turmeric, lemon juice, green chile, ground cumin, ground coriander, plain yogurt, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cold-indian-split-pea-soup-394566 (may not work)