How to cook Yellow Split peas (Kik Wot) Ethiopian vegetarian dish |

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne is more accessible and can mimic heat.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

split peas

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow lentils

Yellow lentils are often cheaper and cook faster.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions add freshness at a lower cost.

Rinse the yellow split peas with water until the water runs clear, about 3 times.

Add enough water to the rinsed split peas and cook for 10-15 minutes, being careful not to overcook them.

Drain the cooked split peas and set aside.

Boil one large tomato, remove the skin, and chop it finely.

Chop one medium yellow onion and set it aside.

Prepare one jalapeno pepper by removing the seeds and chopping it.

Saute the chopped onion in a pan without oil to release its aroma for a few minutes.

Add 2 teaspoons of chopped garlic and 2 teaspoons of chopped ginger to the onions and sauté for about 3 minutes.

Add 3-4 tablespoons of oil to the pan and then add the chopped tomato, stirring until combined.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric to the mixture.

Add the cooked split peas to the pan and mix with the sautéed ingredients.

Add enough water to cover the split peas and stir to prevent sticking at the bottom.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then add the chopped jalapeno pepper while it is boiling.

Once everything is ready, serve the dish on a nice plate.

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