ETHIOPIAN / ERITREAN Alicha Ater Kik / Timtimo / Split Peas

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while canola is more budget-friendly.

yellow split peas

💰Cheaper: green split peas

Green split peas are often less expensive and can be used interchangeably.

carrots

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Sweet potatoes add nutrition, while frozen veggies save prep time.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: sweet potatoes

Cauliflower is lower in carbs, sweet potatoes are often cheaper.

Rinse split peas under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak the split peas in water for at least 1 hour to soften.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add turmeric; cook for 1 minute to release aromas.

Add soaked split peas and enough water to cover them by 2 inches.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until peas are tender.

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