Atar Allecha (Green Pea Puree)

This dish is pretty easy to make, but it does take a few hours to complete. It makes about 6 servings (side dish size). This freezes well and is very easy to double.

Ingredients
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon niter kiebbeh
1 cup dry split green peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon green chili pepper, seeded finely chopped
1 cup water

Directions
1. Soak split peas fo rone hour in three cups of water
2. Bring peas in water to a boil and reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary. If doubling the recipe, this might take longer, 40 minutes or so (taste to see if they are cooked). Drain water if necessary and mash well
3. In pan over low heat, stir-fry onion and garlic for 2 minutes
4. Add niter kebbeh and saute until onion become transparent
5. Add the mashed peas, turmeric, salt and green chili to onion mixture
6. Add 1 cup water and and cook to reduce to a thick, well-spiced puree (this could take a couple hours)