Split Pea-Spinach Stew

Ingredients

• 2 cups split peas or yellow lentils
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 8 garlic cloves - finely chopped
• 2 onions - finely chopped
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 big bunch fresh spinach, silverbeet, kale or other leafy cooking veg. - chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste - optional
• 2 tsp each or to taste - salt, turmeric and ground cumin
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 2-3 cups of water