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Kik Alicha (Ethiopian Split Pea Puree)

Here's how you make Kik Alicha (Ethiopian Split Pea Puree)
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 1h
  • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 300 grams red onion (2 large red onions, chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • Green chili (1/2 chili, deseeded and minced, optional, add to taste)
  • 1 cup dried split peas (yellow, soaked for a couple hours or overnight and rinsed)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, cook the onions, in the oil stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.

  • Step 2: Add the garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  • Step 3: Add the water, turmeric, salt, pepper, and the optional chile. Cover and bring to a boil.

  • Step 4: Add the split peas, return to a boil and partially cover, reduce heat and maintain a simmer until the peas have softened, around 45-60 minutes.

  • Step 5: Check occasionally - you may have to add more water. Mash the peas if you desire. Serve warm.


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