Features of "Atar Allecha"

Cuisine: Ethiopian

Served as accompaniment. Vegetarian dish.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4
Time to make: < 30 min

Ingredients for "Atar Allecha"
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1/3 cup Onions, chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Corn Oil
1 cup dried Split Green Peas, soaked cooked and drained
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric, ground
1/2 teaspoon Salt
3 teaspoons hot Green Peppers, finely chopped
1 cup Water

Method of cooking "Atar Allecha"

Mash the peas. Set aside. In dry pan over moderate low heat, stir fry the onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add oil and stir fry one minute more. 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.