Recipe ingredients and directions:
Amhari Mesir Wat – Ethiopian Lentil Bowl
Yield: 8 Servings
1/2 c red lentils
2 lg onions
1/2 c oil
3 tb tomato paste
1/2 ts paprika; sweet or hot
1 garlic
1/2 ts ground ginger
1/4 ts black pepper
1 ts salt
3 c water
Sort the lentils and soak in tap water for 30 minutes. Rinse in
running water and drain. Peel and finely chop the onions. peel and
mash the garlic. Heat the oil in large pan and saute the onion
until golden. Add tomato paste and paprika and mix. Add half the
water and the garlic,ginger pepper and salt. Stir well and then
add the rest of the water, stir again, cover and bring to boil.
When the water boil, add the lentils, lower the flame and cook
20-30 minutes, until the lentils soften. Serve hot.
Category: African Recipes
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