Kik alicha: turmeric yellow split peas with rice

Ingredients

For 1 serving

• Split peas75 g
• Basmati rice45 g
• Onion80 g
• Garlic2 cloves
• Ginger5 g
• Turmeric1 teaspoon
• Extra virgin olive oil10 g
• Green beans120 g
• Saltto taste

Method

1. Rinse the split peas well. Chop the onion and garlic and grate the ginger.
2. Heat the oil in a casserole over medium heat and fry the onion, garlic and ginger with the turmeric for 4–5 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the split peas and about three glasses of water, bring to the boil and simmer, half covered, for 40 minutes, stirring now and then, until broken down and creamy; salt at the end and add hot water if it gets too dry.
4. Meanwhile rinse the basmati rice and cook it in salted boiling water for 10–12 minutes, until tender; drain.
5. Top the green beans and boil them in salted water for 8 minutes, until tender but still green; drain.
6. Serve the alicha with the rice and green beans.