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Misir Wot - Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
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