ATAR ALLECHA

this is a spiced green pea puree.

serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup onion - chopped
2 cloves garlic - finely chopped
1 tablespoon corn oil
1 cup split green peas; soaked - cooked and drained
1/2 teaspoon tumeric - ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons hot green pepper - finely chopped
1 cup water

WHAT TO DO::

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.