Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           yellow split peas
     1/4  teaspoon      chile powder
   1      pinch         turmeric
  10      ounces        spinach -- or
   4      cups          vegetarian etc. *
                        ***MASALA***
   2      teaspoons     urad dal
     1/3  teaspoon      black pepper
   2                    red chiles
   1      teaspoon      cumin seeds
   3      tablespoons   coconut -- (grated)

Preparation:

* combination of cabbage, squash, beans, etc. Boil yellow split peas. Keep aside. Boil vegetables with salt, chile powder and turmeric until just cooked. Add masala and dal. Masala: Roast urad dal, black pepper and red chiles until the dal is golden yellow. Add cumin seeds to the mixture after removing from stove. Add the coconut when the mixture is cold. Grind with water.