Ethiopian Misir Wat

Ingredients

• Red lentils

  300 g

  $0.72

• Red onion

  2 medium

  $0.54

• Garlic

  4 cloves

  $0.08

• Ginger

  1 tbsp grated

  $0.14

• Berbere Spice Blend

  2 tbsp

  $0.70

• Tomato paste

  2 tbsp

  $0.21

• Vegetable oil

  3 tbsp

  $0.14

• Salt

  1 tsp

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Finely dice the red onions and cook them dry in a heavy pot over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.

2. 2

   Pour in the vegetable oil along with minced garlic and ginger, cooking until aromatic for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the berbere spice blend and tomato paste, toasting gently for 1 to 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Rinse the red lentils thoroughly and add them to the pot with 750 ml of water.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are tender and creamy.

6. 6

   Season with salt to taste and serve warm with flatbread or rice.