Ivitma-palov

• 100 g (3½ oz) dried peas
• 500 g (1

Soak the peas in cold water for 24 hours. Wash the rice 5 times in cold, slightly salted water and then soak in hot water for 20-40 minutes. Prepare the zirvak as described above. Cut the carrots into small cubes and add to the zirvak; boil for 15 minutes. Cover the zirvak with 125-250 ml (4-8 fl oz) water, add the peas, spice mixture and thyme and bring to the boil; simmer for 25 minutes. Add