Curried Yellow Split Pea Soup with Spiced Coconut
Curried Yellow Split Pea Soup with Spiced Coconut is a flavorful North Indian North Indian Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat a large heavy pot over medium and pour in oil.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHeat a large heavy pot over medium and pour in oil.
Add onion and carrots, season with a five-finger pinch of salt, and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are very tender and just taking on a hint of color at the edges, about 5 minutes.
Lightly crush fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle, or roughly chop them.
Add fennel seeds, curry, and mustard seeds to pot and cook, stirring, until fragrant (the mustard seeds may begin to pop), less than a minute.
Add split peas, stir to coat, then add stock and 4 cups water.
Increase heat and bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally and adding more water if soup looks too thick, until split peas are very tender and some are starting to disintegrate, 50–55 minutes.
Mash soup with a potato masher until split peas are in small pieces and soup is textured but creamy (if you prefer a smoother soup, use an immersion blender directly in the pot).
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt.
While the soup is simmering, lightly crush coriander, fennel, and mustard seeds.
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium and cook coconut flakes and spices, stirring constantly, until spices are sizzling and coconut is golden brown, about 1 minute.
Transfer to a plate, season with salt, and let cool (coconut will crisp as it cools).
Serve soup topped with spiced coconut and cilantro.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.