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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.
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