Description
This is one of my treasured recipes, it is wonderful on cold days. This recipe originates from somewhere in North Africa.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 6 cups water
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 cups dry green split peas
- 3 sprigs fresh parsley
- 1 dried red chile pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Fry garlic in the vegetable oil in a large pot over low heat until lightly browned. Pour in water and olive oil; stir in split peas
- parsley
- chili pepper
- paprika
- cumin
- salt
- and pepper. Bring to a boil
- then reduce heat to low
- and simmer for about 55 minutes
- stirring occasionally so that the peas do not stick to the bottom of the pot. When the peas are tender
- mash them with a wooden spoon until smooth; stir in additional water to reach desired consistency.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8