Atar Allecha (Ethiopian) Recipe

Name: Atar Allecha (Ethiopian) Recipe
Ingredients: 1/3 c. onion, minced; 20 ml garlic, finely minced; 1 Tbsp. corn oil; 1 c. split green peas, soaked, cooked, liquid removed, mas; 1/2 tsp tumeric, grnd; 1/2 tsp salt; 3 tsp warm green pepper, finely; 1 c. water

8 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1/3 c. onion, minced
20 ml garlic, finely minced
1 Tbsp. corn oil
1 c. split green peas, soaked, cooked, liquid removed, mas
1/2 tsp tumeric, grnd
1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp warm green pepper, finely
1 c. water

Directions

1

Atar Allecha is a spiced green pea puree.
2

Soak peas for one hour.
3

Cook for 1/2 hour.
4

Drain.
5

Mash.
6

Set aside.
7

In dry pan over moderate low heat, stir fry the onion and garlic for 2 mins.
8

Add in oil and stir fry one minute more.
9

Add in the mashed peas, tumeric, salt, and chili.
10

Mix well.
11

Add in the water and cook 3-4 mins longer to reduce the mix to a thick, green, well spiced puree.
12

Serve with hot Injeera.