Pasta With Spicy Pea Sauce

Ingredients

1 cup split peas
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 garlic clove
1/8 chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/8 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon rind
250 grams fettucine
1 coriander sprigs

Instructions

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.