Cook Eritrean alicha dish (English/Tigrinya)

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper + paprika

Homemade blend allows control over spice levels.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Reduces sodium while maintaining flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds health benefits; canola is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients.

Cook onions in extra virgin olive oil until golden brown.

Add garlic and jalapeno pepper, cooking for about 7 minutes.

Stir in black pepper, curry powder, rosemary powder, and ginger powder, cooking for another 7 minutes.

Add yellow split peas and water to the pot, stirring to combine.

Add diced carrots after cooking potatoes for 7 minutes.

Cover and let cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Check the dish and add water if necessary, then cover and cook for another 15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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