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Misir Wot - Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack, supper
Cuisine African, ethiopian
Ingredients
  
  • 1.5 cups red lentils thoroughly wahsed
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1 heaped tbsp Berbere spice blend
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • oilive oil
  • 1 medium can tomatoes or the same quantity of fresh tomatoes pureed ina blender
Instructions
 
  • cook the onions and garlic in a little oil until soft and translucent
  • add the spices, stir into the oil for a few seconds, then add the tomatoes
  • cook the mixture on a low heat until the oil starts to separate from the tomatoes - now your spices are cooked or tempered
  • ad the lentils and water and simmer until the lentils are soft (about 20 minutes)
  • season and adding more water if the mixture is too thick, or cooking at a slightly higher heat while stirring if the stew is too thin
  • serve with injera