Dried split pea dip Recipe

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Dried split pea dip

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Ingredients:

1		Onion, chopped
3	tbsp	Oil
3 1/2	cup	Water
8	oz	Green split peas
1/4	cup	Finely chopped green chiles
2		Garlic cloves, minced
1		Lemon, juiced
2		Tomatoes, peeled, seeded
		- and chopped
2	tbsp	Chopped fresh cilantro
1/2	tsp	Ground cumin
		Chinese chili oil
		Salt
6		Pita breads (6-inch)

Procedures:

1	Saute the onion in 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 1-?to 2 quart saucepan until tender but not browned.
2	Stir in the water and split peas and bring to a boil.
3	Boil 2 minutes, remove from heat, cover, and let stand 30 minutes.
4	Return the pan to the heat and bring to a boil.
5	Cover, reduce heat, and simmer about 20 minutes, or until peas are tender.
6	Cool slightly, drain peas; reserve any liquid.
7	Puree peas in a food processor or blender, adding enough reserved liquid to reach desired consistency.
8	Place the pureed peas in a bowl and stir in the chiles, garlic, lemon juice, tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
9	Season mixutre to taste with a few drops chili oil and salt.
10	Cover and chill well.
11	Split pita rounds nad cut each half into 6 to 8 wedges.
12	Place on baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 to 10 minutes or just until crisp and wedges are light brown.
13	Place the dip in a serving bowl, with the crisp pita bread wedges for dipping.
14	Makes about 3 cups