Atar Allecha (Spiced Green Pea Purée) is a traditional Ethiopian recipe for a classic vegetarian stew of cooked split green peas, onions, garlic and a hot chilli with spices and salt. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ethiopian version of: Spiced Green Pea Purée (Atar Allecha).
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This recipe originates from the Sephardic Jewish population of Ethiopia, though it's not restricted to them.
Ingredients:
40g onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tbsp corn oil
75g split green peas, soaked over night, cooked until tender and drained
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp Berbere spice
1 tbsp hot green chilli, finely chopped
250ml water
Method:
Mash the cooked split green peas to a purée then set aside. combine the onion and garlic in a dry pan over medium heat and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add the oil and fry for 1 minute more. Now add the mashed peas, turmeric, salt, Berbere spice and chilli.
Mix thoroughly to combine then stir in the water, bring to a simmer and cook for about 4 minutes further, or until the mixture is a thick, green, paste. Serve hot with injeera.
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