Curried Yellow Split Peas and Cauliflower

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1 cup dried yellow split peas, well rinsed
 * 3 cups water
 * 3 Tbs. vegetable oil
 * 1 Tbs. ground turmeric
 * 1 tsp. curry powder or to taste
 * 1 onion, diced
 * 1/2 head cauliflower, trimmed to florets
 * 1 to 11/2 cups vegetable stock, or as needed
 * 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
 * 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
 * 2 Tbs. shredded coconut
 * 1/2 cup raisins
 * Salt to taste

Directions
1. In large saucepan, combine split peas and water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover pan with lid slightly ajar, reduce heat to low and cook about 15 minutes.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in turmeric, curry powder and onion, and sauté, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cauliflower florets and 1 cup vegetable stock, and continue cooking and stirring for 7 to 10 minutes more.

3. Add split peas, remaining oil and any remaining cooking water to skillet, stirring to combine well. Reduce heat to medium- low and add green peas, red pepper and more stock, if needed. Continue to cook until split peas are soft, about 5 minutes more. Stir in coconut, raisins and salt to taste. Serve hot.