Dried Split Pea Dip

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)

Preparation:

• 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.