Ethiopian Yellow Lentil Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow split peas (moist thoroughly and rinse)
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon ginger (grated or finely chopped)
• 3 cups water or vegetable broth (for cooking lentils)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric (for color and mild earthiness)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste