Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups dried yellow split peas
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon diced jalapeno chile pepper
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 3 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/2 dried red chile pepper
• 1 pinch Asafoetida
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro