Kik Alicha

Photo from and recipe slightly adapted from: The Taste Space

Ingredients:

1 or 2 large red onions, finely chopped

1 Tbsp oil

6 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

2.5 cups water

1/2 tsp turmeric

3/4 tsp salt

freshly ground pepper, to taste

1/2 green chili, deseeded and minced (optional)

1 cup yellow split peas, soaked overnight and rinsed

Directions:

1. In large saucepan over med-low heat, heat oil and cook onions, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.

2. Add garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. 

Add water, turmeric, salt, pepper, and the optional chile. Cover and bring to a boil.

3. Add split peas, return to boil and partially cover; reduce heat and maintain simmer until the peas have softened, around 45-60 minutes. Watch to see if you need to add more water. 

Mash peas if you desire. Serve warm.