Atar Allecha

Ingredients

 * 1/3 cup onion, chopped
 * 20 ml garlic, finely chopped
 * 1 tbl corn oil
 * 1 cup split green peas, soaked, cooked, drained, mas
 * 1/2 tsp tumeric, ground
 * 1/2 tsp salt
 * 3 tsp hot green pepper, finely
 * 1 cup water

Directions

 * 1) Atar Allecha is a spiced green pea puree.
 * 2) Soak peas for one hour. Cook for 1/2 hour. Drain. Mash. Set aside.
 * 3) In dry pan over moderate low heat, stir fry the onion and garlic for 2 mins.
 * 4) Add oil and stir fry one minute more.
 * 5) Add the mashed peas, tumeric, 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.
 * 6) Serve with warm Injeera.