Yeater Kik Alicha Wat (Yellow Split Pea Sauce)
Serves: 8
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Ingredients
2 Cups
Yellow lentils
1/2 Each
Spanish onion, small dice
1 Tbls.
Minced garlic
1/2 Cup
Niter kebbeh
1 Tsp.
Berbere
1 Tsp.
Ground cumin
1 Tsp.
Paprika
3 Cups
Tomatoes, skinned and diced
1/4 Cup
Tomato paste
2 Cups
Vegetable stock
1 Cup
Frozen green peas
To Taste
Salt and pepper
Directions
1
Rinse and cook the lentils in 3 Quarts water, approximately 5 minutes, until tender. Drain and reserve.
2
In a separate pot sauté the onions and garlic in the niter kebbeh, until the onions are just translucent.
3
Add the berbere, cumin, and paprika and sauté for a few minutes more, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
4
Mix in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste and simmer for another 5 minutes.
5
Add 1 cup of vegetable stock and continue simmering.
6
Add the lentils and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Add the green peas and cook until ready to serve.
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