Misir Wat (Red Lentil Stew)

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Red lentils
• 3 cups Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 tablespoons Berbere spice mix
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the red lentils thoroughly.
2. 2In a pot, sauté finely chopped onion in vegetable oil until softened.
3. 3Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for another minute until fragrant.
4. 4Stir in berbere spice mix and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. 5Add the red lentils, water, salt, and turmeric powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
6. 6Serve hot with injera or rice.

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