Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed 
• 6 cups water 
• 1/3 cup olive oil 
• 3 cups dry green split peas 
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley 
• 1 dried red chile pepper 
• 2 teaspoons paprika 
• 1 teaspoon cumin 
• 1 pinch salt 
• 1 pinch black pepper 

Directions

• Fry garlic in the vegetable oil in a large pot over low heat until lightly browned. 
  
• Pour in water and olive oil. 
• Stir in split peas, parsley, chili pepper, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. 
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. 
• Simmer for about 55 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the peas do not stick to the bottom of the pot. 
• When the peas are tender, mash them with a wooden spoon until smooth. 
• Stir in additional water to reach desired consistency.
• Drizzle with oil olive before serving.

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