How to Make Vegan Yellow Split Peas | Kik Alicha (Ethiopian & Eritrean Food)

yellow split peas

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: green lentils

Red lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: paprika + cayenne

Curry powder offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a fresh flavor and is often more accessible.

Put yellow split peas in a pot and bring to a boil for about 10 minutes until fluffy.

Remove from stove and set aside.

In a medium pot, heat oil and add chopped onions; cook until brown.

Add chopped tomatoes and jalapeno peppers; stir and cook down.

Add grated garlic, ginger root, salt, black pepper, Ethiopian cardamom spice, and yellow curry powder; mix and let cook for about 10 minutes.

Add the boiled yellow split peas to the sauce and mix well.

Cook for about 5 minutes, adding water as needed to reach a medium consistency.

Cook on high heat until it comes to a boil and has cooked for about 10 to 15 minutes.

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