South: Split Pea and Coconut Curry Sauce

Yield: 2 Servings
Categories: Sauces, Indian
Stephen Ceideburg
1tsRaw white rice
1tbYellow split peas
1/4cWater
2Or 3 fresh hot green chiles, stemmed and seeded
1One-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
1tbMild vegetable oil
1/4tsMustard seeds
1/2tsCumin seeds
1/8tsTurmeric
Fresh curry leaves, or:
Crushed dried curry leaves, or:
1tbMinced cilantro
2cCoconut milk
1/2tsSalt
1tbLemon juice
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