Title: Pasta with Spicy Pea Sauce
Categories: Vegetarian Vegetable Pasta Ethnic Sauce
Yield: 2 Servings

1	c	Yellow split peas
1/2	tb	Olive oil
1/2		Garlic clove
1/8	ts	Chilli powder
1/4	ts	Turmeric
1/4	ts	Ground coriander
1/2	ts	Ground allspice
1/8	c	Lemon juice
1	ts	Lemon rind
250	g	Fresh fettucine
		Fresh coriander sprigs

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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