Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1/2
cup
split peas

yellow



1/4
teaspoon
chili powder





1
x
turmeric

pinch



10
ounces
spinach

OR 4 c  vegetables (combination of cabbage, squash, beans, etc.)



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MASALA
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2
teaspoons
lentils, green

(urad dal)



1/3
teaspoon
black pepper





2
each
red chiles





1
teaspoon
cumin seeds





3
tablespoons
coconut

grated

 Boil yellow split peas.  Keep aside.  Boil vegetables with salt, chili powder and turmeric until just cooked.  Add masala and dal.
  
Masala:  Roast urad dal, black pepper and red chillies until the dal is golden yellow.  Add cumin seeds to the mixture after removing from stove.  Add the coconut when the mixture is cold.  Grind with water