Dried split pea dip

Yield: 12 Servings

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

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