Ethiopian Yellow Split Pea Stew Food

ETHIOPIAN SPLIT PEA MILD STEW

Steps:

• In medium heat cook the onion with one cup of water and one table spoon of oil; stir and sauté continuously until it is very soft. You may add more water if needed. (10 minutes).
• Add to the onion the rest of the oil, garlic, bishop weed, ginger and curry/turmeric; Cook for five minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring to boil 3 cups of water in a medium pot; add the rinsed split peas; Cook it for 10 minutes.
• Strain the water from the cooked peas, set aside.
• Add the cooked peas to the onion; Mix well and cook it for 5 minutes; add one cup of the set-aide water, salt and black pepper. Cook for another 15 minutes or until simmers;.
• Add the sliced hot pepper and remove from heat. You may serve it cold or warm with Injera or bread of your choice.

ETHIOPIAN-STYLE CHICKPEA STEW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F
• Stir together paprika, salt, allspice, black pepper, cardamom, cloves, coriander, cayenne, fenugreek (if using) and ginger in a small bowl; set spice mixture aside.
• Toss chickpeas with a tablespoon of the oil on a large rimmed baking sheet and spread out in a single layer. Roast chickpeas, stirring occasionally, until somewhat dried out and just golden brown, 16 to 18 minutes; set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and chopped ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in reserved spice mixture and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until spices are toasted and very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and cook 2 minutes more.
• Stir in broth, potatoes, carrots and reserved chickpeas and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until potatoes and carrots are just tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover pot and simmer until stew is thickened and potatoes and carrots are very tender, about 25 minutes more. Ladle stew into bowls and serve with flatbread on the side. Squeeze a little lemon over the stew and place a dollop of yogurt on top if you like.
• Good served with rice, cous cous or pasta.
• Note:.
• You may leave the tomato sauce out and use broth instead(some people are allergic to tomatoes).
• For a twist, throw in a handful of raisins about 20 minutes before stew is done. It's a nice compliment.