Recipe - Golden Curry

1 One half qt Yellow split peas
1 ga Water
1 pound Onions; (1 qt. chopped)
1 pound Chili peppers; fresh, minced
(3 small)
One fourth cup Vegetable oil
3 tablespoon Curry powder; mild
1 tablespoon Ground cumin
6 tablespoon Fresh ginger root; grated
6 pound Sweet potatoes; peeled,
minced (6 qts)
1 One half qt Water
5 One half pound Cauliflower floretts; (1
gallon)
1 One half pound Green and/or red bell
peppers; chopped (11/2
qts)
10 ounce Fresh spinach
One half cup Fresh lemon juice
Salt; to taste

1. Rinse the split peas, cover with 1 gallon of water, and simmer until
soft.

2. While the peas cook, saute the onions and chili peppers in a 21/2
gallon stockpot until the onions are translucent.

3. Add the spices and saute for 23 minutes more, stirring continuously to
prevent the onions from burning. Turn off the heat.

4. In a separate pot, blanch the sweet potatoes until barely tender.

5. Add the sweet potatoes with 1 One half qts. of water (or stock from the sweet
potatoes) the cauliflower, and the peppers to the sauteed onions. Simmer
until all the vegetables are tender.

6. While the vegetables simmer, puree the cooked split peas and cooking
liquid, if any, in a blender until velvety.

7. Rinse, stem, and coarsely chop the spinach.

8. When the vegetables are done, stir in the puree, the spinach, lemon
juice, and salt. Simmer until the spinach just wilts.

Meal Planning: *This is a highprotein, lowfat curry that gains its rich
taste and golden color from pureed yellow split peas. It is chockfull of
nutrients and flavor. *If desired, top with yogurt (i.e., Tzatziki) and
serve on rice with a sweet spicy Chutney (Oasis Chutney; or Peach Chutney).
Prep Time: 30 mins. Cooking Time: 1 hour.

Makes 24 13oz.