Persian Yellow Split Pea Stew

This traditional persian stew—a delicious blend of split peas, tomatoes and spices—is the star in the repertoire of every iranian cook. I was lucky enough to learn this recipe from my Aunt Yafa who was married to a Mashadi Jew. I always looked forward to having an iranian meal at my aunt’s table, because it was a variation on my mother’s Afghan cuisine. Not only is this dish rich with flavor; it is also a very easy one to make due to the simplicity of the ingredients. It’s typically made wi