Coconut and Spinach Soup (for 4)

1 cup split peas
1 tsp ginger root, finely chopped
1 small hot chilli, minced
1 and 1/2 litres water (6 cups)
1 tsp tumeric
2 tsp ground coriander powder
1 tsp ground cumin powder
1 small bunch spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
1 cup coconut milk
2 tbl lemon juice

Soak the split peas for a few hours, then drain.

Combine all ingredients except for the coconut milk and lemon juice. Simmer gently for about 30 minutes until the split peas are very soft.