How to make Tomato and Split Pea Curry, Indian-inspired Tomato Curry, Southeast Asian-inspired Tomat

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 1/2 cups (300 g) yellow split peas [1]
• 2 14-oz. (400 g) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 quart (960 cc) vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 cups (480 cc) water
• 2 bay leaves [2]
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• salt to taste