Pasta With Spicy Pea Sauce

1 cup Yellow split peas

1/2 tablespoon Olive oil

1/2 Garlic clove

1/8 teaspoon Chilli powder

1/4 teaspoon Turmeric

1/4 teaspoon Ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon Ground allspice

1/8 cup Lemon juice

1 teaspoon Lemon rind

250 grams Fresh fettucine

Fresh coriander sprigs

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.