Atar Allecha

Ingredients and Instructions

1/3 c Onion; chopped

2 cl Garlic; finely chopped

1 tb Corn oil

1 c Split green peas; soaked,

-cooked, drained, mashed 1/2 ts Tumeric; ground

1/2 ts Salt

3 ts Hot green pepper; finely

-chopped 1 c Water

Atar Allecha is a spiced green pea puree. Soak peas for one hour. Cook for 1/2 hour. Drain. Mash. Set aside. In dry pan over moderate low heat, stir fry the onion and garlic for 2 mins. Add oil and stir fry one minute more. Add the mashed peas, tumeric, salt, and chili. Mix well. Add the water and cook 3-4 mins longer to reduce the mixture to a thick, green, well spiced puree. Serve with warm Injeera.