Kik Alicha: calories and recipe

Ingredients

• 500 g field pea, split (5 medium cup)
• 200 g onion, peeled, finely chopped (5 small cup)
• 20 g garlic, peeled, mashed (3 tsp)
• 20 g green pepper, chopped (3 tbsp)
• 150 g oil (4.25 small cup)
• 15 g salt (3 small spoon)
• 1 g turmeric (0.5 small spoon)
• 1500 g water (1.5 l)
• 16 g ginger, peeled, mashed (4 small spoon)

How to make it

1. 1In a large saucepan, add 1 liter of water and rinsed split peas; boil for about 60 minutes until soft.
2. 2In another saucepan, cook onion over low heat for 5 minutes until golden brown; pour in oil and cook for 5 minutes.
3. 3Stir in turmeric powder and cook for 1 minute; add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
4. 4Add the boiled split peas along with their broth to the sauce, stir well, and simmer for 8 minutes.
5. 5Season with salt and cook for 2 minutes; stir in chopped green peppers, remove from heat, and serve with enjera.

Recipe and nutrition: EPHI & FAO, Ethiopian Food Recipes 2025