Misir Wot (Ethiopian Spiced Lentils)

Red lentils simmered with berbere spice. Hearty and warming.

Ingredients

• 250 g red lentils
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 thumb ginger
• 2 tbsp berbere spice (or paprika and chilli)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 tbsp oil
• 750 ml water

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Method

1. Cook the onions slowly in oil for 10 minutes until soft.
2. Add garlic, ginger, spice and tomato paste and fry for 2 minutes.
3. Add the lentils and water and simmer for 25 minutes until thick.
4. Serve with injera, flatbread or rice.

Cheaper swaps & tips

• Mix 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp chilli and a pinch of cinnamon instead of berbere.

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