Wash pigeon peas & boil them with the water & turmeric & salt for 20 minutes. Heat oil in medium pot, add mustard & cumin seeds & fry until mustard seeds start to pop. Stir in onion & garlic & fry till browned & & soft. Mix in ground chili & stir for 30 seconds. Remove & pour over peas. Stir thoroughly, cover & simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot with plain rice. Rani, "Feast of India"