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Ethiopian Yellow Split Peas




Source of Recipe


This Alicha Wat is adapted from Taste of Ethiopia


List of Ingredients




1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 onion, minced

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tsp turmeric

1 cup yellow split peas, washed

5 cups water + more as needed

Salt to taste

Recipe



In saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, garlic and turmeric. Cook, stirring, 7 minutes until onion softens. Add peas and 5 cups water. Raise heat to high; bring to a boil; skim foam. Reduce heat to medium; partially cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed, until peas are very tender and become creamy when stirred, about 60 minutes. Season with salt.

Makes 4 side servings.