Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
each
onion

chopped



2
tablespoons
oil





1/2
teaspoon
ginger

grated



1/2
teaspoon
garlic

minced



2
teaspoons
salt





6
each
peppercorns

crushed



1
teaspoon
turmeric





2
teaspoons
coriander





2
teaspoons
cumin





2
each
hot chili peppers

crushed



1/2
teaspoon
chili powder





4
each
cloves

whole



1

cinnamon

stick



2
each
cardamom pods





1
cup
split green peas

dried



2

tomatoes

diced



5
cups
stock





1
teaspoon
garam masala





2

shallots

optional

 In a large soup pot, fry the onions in the oil until light brown.

Stir in the spices and toss in the peas and tomatoes.

Stir again and cook for 5 minutes over moderate heat.

Add stock, bring to a boil, cover and simmer until the peas are 
tender (at least an hour).

Before serving, stir in the garam masala and fish out the 
cinnamon stick and cloves.

Garnish with shallots.