Qeema

Ingredients:

1 cup yellow split peas, presoaked
1/2 teaspoon oil
1 onion, chopped
2-3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
4 dried limes, poked with a fork or 2 teaspoons dried lime powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 package imitation ground beef
salt and pepper, to taste
1 russet potato, cut into shoestring fries and baked (optional)

Cook onion in the oil until translucent. Add the turmeric and tomato paste. Then add about a cup of water. Bring to a simmer and add dried lime, cinnamon, and split peas. Cover and cook until mostly cooked. Add the imitation ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook until peas are tender.

Serve with basmati rice and top with the potatoes.