Stew
Kik Alicha (Yellow Split Pea Stew)

Kik Alicha (Yellow Split Pea Stew)

Ethiopia

75Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
8Steps
About

A soothing, buttery-yellow split pea stew eaten across Ethiopia during fasting days, mild with turmeric, garlic and ginger.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sieve
Ingredients
Yellow split peas1½ cups
Onion, finely chopped1 large
Garlic, minced4 cloves
Ginger, grated1 thumb
Turmeric1 tsp
Green chillies, slit2
Oil (or niter kibbeh)¼ cup
Water4 cups
Saltto taste

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