Recipe

Mesir Wet - Spicy Ethiopian Lentil Stew Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Asheats / All my dishes 4 months ago This dish is rich and spicy, its got exotic flavors but nothing to scare the family away on a Tuesday night. I served this with braised lamb (posted), basmati rice, and garlic naan bread!! Prep:10m Cook:60m Servings:4	Asheats
	indian ethiopian spicy lentil

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Ingredients

1 cup dried red lentils

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves

oil, for sauteing

1 small can tomato paste

2 cups vegetable broth

1 tbsp paprika

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp Garam Masala

1 tsp cayenne pepper

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Pick over the lentils for stones or misshapen pieces

Sauté the onions and garlic in a small amount of oil, once softened add the broth, tomato paste, and all the spices.

Bring to a gentle boil, then add the lentils, turn down the heat and simmer for 45 minutes – 1 hour,taste and add salt and pepper if necessary. Until it is a thick stew, adding more liquid if needed.

Serve with naan and rice

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Comments

victoriaregina 4 months ago said:
You are absolutely right. This is just perfect. Lentils are so healthy and with your lamb dish-heaven on a plate. Thank you so much for the posts.

Vickie

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