Ingredients
| red lentils: 1/2 cup |
| onions: 2 |
| vegetable oil: 1/2 cup |
| canned tomato paste: 3 Tbl |
| paprika: 1/2 tsp |
| garlic: 1 clove |
| ground ginger: 1/2 tsp |
| black pepper: 1/4 tsp |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| water: 3 cups |
Amhari Mesir Wat
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
30 min -
Cook Time
40 min -
Servings
8 serving(s)
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Method
- Sort the lentils picking out ant grit or stones and soak in tap water for 30 minutes.
- Rinse in running water and drain.
- Peel and finely chop the onions. peel and mash the garlic.
- Heat the oil in large pan and saute the onion until golden. Add tomato paste and paprika and mix. Add half the water and the garlic,ginger pepper and salt.
- Stir well and then add the rest of the water, stir again, cover and bring to boil.
- When the water boil, add the lentils, lower the flame and cook 20-30 minutes, until the lentils soften.