Ethiopian Lentils (Mesir Wat)
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Posted by:jrt
This traditional Ethiopian recipe was also enjoyed by the country's Jewish community.
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Ingredients
1/2 kilogram (about 1 lb.) red lentils
2 onions, large
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 whole head garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon alt
3 cups water
Directions
- Sort and soak the lentils in fresh water for 30 minutes. Rinse under running water and drain.
- Peel and finely chop the onions. The garlic head should be peeled and crushed.
- Heat the oil in large skillet and saute the onions until golden brown. Add tomato paste and paprika and mix.
- Add half the water and the garlic, ginger pepper and salt. Stir well and then add remaining water. Stir the mixture then cover and bring to boil.
- Add lentils to boiling water than lower temperature to simmer for 25 minutes, or until lentils soften.
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