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Mesir Wat - Ethiopian Lentil Dish Recipe

	Kajal / All my dishes 8 months, 1 week ago This is a recipe that I've tweaked to perfection and every asks me to bring to any pot-luck or party. If you can find a market that sells berere (a spice blend) it will taste more authentic. You can find recipes for the spice blend online or see the ... More Prep:15m Cook:120m Servings:4	Kajal
	lentils cheap easy spicy african ethiopian

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Ingredients

1 cup dried red lentils

1 onion, chopped

1-3 cloves garlic, minced

1 small can tomato paste

2 cups vegetable broth or water

1 Tb paprika

1 ts ground ginger

1 ts turmeric

1 ts Garam Masala

1 Tb berbere OR an additional 1 Tb paprika OR 1 Tb cayenne pepper

Sea salt to taste

Ground black pepper to taste

Oil for frying

Directions

Soak lentils for at least an hour in water

Drain and rinse and set aside

Saute onions and garlic in oil until golden

Add broth or water

Add spices and tomato paste

When gently boiling, add lentils

Turn down heat and simmer until lentils are tender and it's a thick stew

Serve with rice, Injera bread or pita bread

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kawa11desho 8 months, 1 week ago said:
Bookmarked this one, it sounds too good.

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