Kik Alicha

 Ingredients:

1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 green chilis, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
berbere spice, to taste
yellow split peas, soaked
4 cups stock
salt, to taste

Cook onion, peppers, garlic, and ginger in the oil. Add the berbere and cook until aromatic and pour in the peas and stock. Cover and simmer until peas are tender and add salt.

Remove a third of the peas and transfer to a blender. Puree until smooth and return to saucepan. 

Serve with injera, basmati rice, or roasted potatoes.