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  1. 1 each Onion, chopped

  2. 2 tablespoons Oil

  3. teaspoon Ginger, grated

  4. teaspoon Garlic, minced

  5. 2 teaspoons Salt

  6. 6 eaches Whole peppercorns, crushed

  7. 1 teaspoon Turmeric

  8. 2 teaspoons Coriander

  9. 2 teaspoons Cumin

  10. 2 eaches Chili peppers, crushed

  11. teaspoon Chili powder

  12. 4 eaches Whole cloves

  13. 1 each Stick cinnamon

  14. 2 eaches Cardamom pods

  15. 1 cup Green split peas, dried

  16. 2 eaches Tomatoes, diced

  17. 5 cups Stock

  18. 1 teaspoon Garam masala

  19. 2 eaches Shallots, chopped, optional

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

  2. Stir in the spices & toss in the peas & tomatoes. Stir again & cook for 5 minutes over moderate heat. Add stock, bring to a boil, cover & simmer until the peas are tender (at least an hour). Before serving, stir in the garam masala & fish out the cinnamon stick & cloves. Garnish with shallots.

  3. Adapted from "The Africa News Cookbook" Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 12-05-94

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