Atar Allecha (Spiced Green Pea Puree)

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

Directions

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