Split pea stew

Ingredients

• 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium white onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced into small cubes
• 4–5 cloves garlic, diced finely
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon paprika powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder or cayenne pepper
• 2 cups yellow split peas (rinsed well)
• 1 can chopped tinned tomatoes
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 vegetable stock cubes
• To serve: chopped chives or scallions, extra lemon and yoghurt (optional)

Method

1. Saute the olive oil, onion and carrots, stirring a few times
2. Add the rest of the ingredients
3. Add enough water to almost cover the rest of the ingredients and boil, stirring occasionally

Notes

• Nice served with bread or rice