Mesir Wat - Ethiopian Lentil Dish Recipe
Julie
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
- 1
Soak lentils for at least an hour in water
- 2
Drain and rinse and set aside
- 3
Saute onions and garlic in oil until golden
- 4
Add broth or water
- 5
Add spices and tomato paste
- 6
When gently boiling, add lentils
- 7
Turn down heat and simmer until lentils are tender and it’s a thick stew
- 8
Serve with rice, Injera bread or pita bread
Source: Julie
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