Misir Wot (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentils)

Ingredients

• 2 cups red lentils, rinsed
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp niter kibbeh or oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2-3 tbsp berbere spice blend
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cups water
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Cook the onion in niter kibbeh over medium heat until deeply golden, about 12 minutes.
2. 2Add garlic and ginger and cook 2 minutes.
3. 3Stir in berbere and tomato paste and cook 2 minutes until darkened.
4. 4Add the lentils and water and bring to a boil.
5. 5Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20-25 minutes until lentils are soft and the stew has thickened.
6. 6Season with salt and add a splash more water if it becomes too thick.
7. 7Serve hot with injera.

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