Kiki Wot Recipe - Ethiopian Vegetarian Food - Split Peas Sauce Recipe - Making Spicy

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne pepper provides heat while being lower in calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is a healthier fat.

yellow split peas

🥗Healthier: green split peas

💰Cheaper: dried lentils

Green split peas are similar in texture and flavor.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar freshness and is often more accessible.

Start by cooking 2 cups of sweet onions with 1 cup of water over medium heat.

Once the onions start to reduce, add 3 teaspoons of garlic and ginger paste.

After 3 minutes, add 1/3 cup of oil and mix well.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder shortly after the oil.

Wash and cook 1 cup of yellow split peas by bringing 4 to 5 cups of water to a boil, then add the split peas and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.

Once cooked, add the split peas to the onion mixture.

Add 1 cup of warm water to the mixture and mix well, then cover the pot and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, add 1/2 cup of water to the mixture and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

Optionally, add chopped or halved jalapenos to the dish.

Turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until the moisture is reduced.

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