Yellow Split Pea Meatballs

1. 1

   Add water, salt, pepper, cumin, tumeric and coriander to the yellow split peas and start cooking them on the stove.

2. 2

   While they are cooking, finely chop 10 of the shallots.

3. 3

   When split peas are softened, drain, and smash them up with a tablespoon.

4. 4

   Mix meat, shallots, split peas, spices (according to your preference on the amount of each) in a bowl with your hands.

5. 5

   Pour enough olive oil just to cover the bottom of a large sauce pot adding a few more shakes of all the above spices.

6. 6

   Add 3 sliced shallots to the bottom of the pan.

7. 7

   Place loosely packed meatballs on top of the shallots.

8. 8

   Finish by adding the remaining sliced shallots on top of the meatballs.

9. 9

   Cover and cook 1 hour.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.