Dal--Indian Split Pea Soup and Fresh Tomato Relish

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For the soup:

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 cup finely minced onion (about 2 medium)

4 teaspoons finely minced garlic

4 teaspoons finely minced ginger root

1 teaspoon finely minced jalapeno, or to taste

2 cups yellow split peas, washed

1 teaspoon ground coriander seed

1 teaspoon ground cumin seed

1 teaspoon celery seed

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground clove

8 cups chicken stock

12 cooked shrimp

For the relish:

1 cup finely diced fresh tomato

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/4 cup minced cilantro leaves

1/2 teaspoon minced jalapeno

2 teaspoons fresh grated lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind