Atar Allecha 03 – African Recipes

Recipe ingredients and directions:

Ethiopian Atar Allecha

1/3 cup onion, chopped

2 centiliters garlic, finely chopped

1 tablespoon corn oil

1 cup split green peas, soaked, cooked, drained, mashed

1/2 teaspoon turmeric, ground

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 teaspoons hot green pepper, finely chopped

1 cup water

Atar Allecha is a spiced green pea puree. Soak peas for one hour.

Cook for 1/2 hour. Drain. Mash. Set aside. In dry pan over

moderate low heat, stir fry the onion and garlic for 2 mins. Add

oil and stir fry one minute more. Add the mashed peas, turmeric,

salt, and chili. Mix well. Add the water and cook 3-4 mins longer

to reduce the mixture to a thick, green, well spiced puree. Serve

with warm Injera.

Category: African Recipes