Pasta with spicy pea sauce

2 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Yellow split peas
½ tablespoon Olive oil
½ Garlic clove
⅛ teaspoon Chilli powder
¼ teaspoon Turmeric
¼ teaspoon Ground coriander
½ teaspoon Ground allspice
⅛ cup Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Lemon rind
250 grams Fresh fettucine
Fresh coriander sprigs

Directions

Preparation: crush the garlic clove and chop the onion.

1. Place the peas in a large pan. Cover with cold water.

Bring to the boil and boil, uncovered for 25 minutes.

Drain.

2. Heat oil in a pan. Add onion and garlic and cook over a low heat for 2 minutes. Add the spices , stirring for 2 minutes.

3. Add the well drained peas, lemon juice and rind. Stir to combine and cook over a low heat for 8-10 minutes.

4. Cook the pasta in a large quantity of boiling water until just tender. Drain and place on a large serving plate. Pour sauce over the pasta and garnish with the coriander leaves.

Serve immediately.

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