Atar Allecha

PinkCherryBlossom's Note:

A spicy pea puree, goes very well with hot Injeera. Cooking time does not include soaking time for the peas.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1⁄3; cup onion , chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon corn oil
• 1 cup dried split green peas , soaked cooked and drained
• ½ teaspoon turmeric , ground
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons hot green peppers , finely chopped
• 1 cup water

Directions:

1. Mash the peas. Set aside.
2. In dry pan over moderate low heat, stir fry the onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
3. Add oil and stir fry one minute more.
4. Add the mashed peas, tumeric, salt, and chili.
5. Mix well.
6. Add the water and cook 3-4 mins longer to reduce the mixture to a thick, green, well spiced puree.

Reviews

[Bugeah]

I tried this today and I had high hopes for it, but it was not very good. It came out tasting like just mashed peas. I even doubled up on the spices, but it still tasted overly pea-like.