Khoresh’e Gheymeh (Iranian stew, vegan version)

Ingredients

• 250 g yellow split peas
• 150 g soya chunks (for traditional, non-vegan: diced meat)
• 4 dried small lemon
• 250 g onion, finely chopped
• oil
• 3/4 tsp turmeric
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• black pepper
• 4 tbsp tomato paste (or 4-6 peeled and diced tomatoes)
• 1/4 tsp saffron
• 1/2 tbsp rose water
• salt
• lemon juice
• 250 g potato
• oil (for frying)
• Cooked Persian/Iranian Rice (for serving)