Yellow Split Pea Stew

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* Kik Alicha
* 3 cups water plus 2 tablespoons (divided)
* 1 cup dried yellow split Peas
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1/2 small Onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 1 inch-long piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
* 1 teaspoon salt
== Directions ==
# This vegetarian stew is adapted from a recipe from Ethiopian Village. To make the dish spicy, omit the ginger and add in its place 1 tablespoon of berbere Spice Mixture (see accompanying recipe), 2 tablespoons tomato sauce and chopped green chilies to taste.
# Place 3 cups of the water and the Peas in large saucepan. Heat over high heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cook until almost tender, about 30 minutes.
# Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; cook Onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and turmeric; cook 1 minute.
# Add remaining 2 tablespoons water; cover. Cook on low heat 3 minutes. Add mixture to cooked Peas; stir in salt. Simmer until Peas are very soft, about 30 minutes. Taste; adjust seasonings.
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