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Kik Alicha
Ethiopian

Kik Alichaክክ አልጫ

Mild yellow split peas with turmeric. No spice, all comfort.

45 minServes 4Made with Martu Plain Cooked Onion

Ingredients

  • Martu Cooked Onion · 150 gShop →
  • Yellow split peas, rinsed1½ cups
  • Oil2 tbsp
  • Turmeric1 tsp
  • Garlic, crushed2 cloves
  • Green chilli, sliced1
  • Water4 cups
  • Saltto taste
Martu Plain Cooked Onion

Fresh red onions, slow-cooked for hours. No oil, no spice. The plain base for any wot.

Method

  1. Warm 150 g Martu Plain Cooked Onions with the oil for 3 minutes.

  2. Stir in the turmeric and garlic for 1 minute.

  3. Add the split peas and water. Simmer for 30 to 35 minutes until soft.

  4. Add the green chilli, season with salt and serve.

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