Ethiopian Food How To Make Yellow Split Peas Recipe || Kik Alicia Wot ||

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 split peas under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak split peas in water for at least 2 hours, then drain.

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, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add berbere spice and cook for another minute to bloom the flavors.

Incorporate soaked split peas and stir to coat them in the mixture.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Add salt, black pepper, and bay leaves, then cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until peas are tender.

Stir occasionally and add more water if the stew becomes too thick.

Once cooked, adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Stir in diced tomatoes and carrots, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.

Add lemon juice, chopped green bell pepper, and cilantro just before serving.

Serve hot with injera or rice.

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