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                  ATAR ALLECHA (SPICED GREEN-PEA PUREE)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1       sm           Onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
   2       ea           Garlic cloves, chopped fine
   1       tb           Corn oil
   1       c            Green split peas, covered
                        -with water for 1 hour,
                        -cooked for
     1/2   ea           Hour, drained and mashed
     1/2   ts           Ground tumeric
     1/2   ts           Salt
   1       sm           Hot green chili, chopped
                        -fine (2 to 3 teaspoons)
   1       c            Water
   1       ea           Stir-fry the onion and
                        -garlic in a dry pan over
                        -moderately low

  heat for 2 minutes.  Add the oil and stir-fry for 1
  minute. 2. Add the mashed peas, tumeric, salt and
  chili; mix well.  Add the water and cook for 3 to 4
  minutes to reduce the mixture to a thick, green,
  well-spiced puree. Serve warm with injeera.
 


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