Misir Wat

Ingredients

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• 2 cups red lentils, rinsed
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 3 tablespoons niter kibbeh or vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons berbere spice
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 5 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Let’s make it

1. Cook onions in the butter or oil over medium heat for 10 minutes until soft.
2. Add garlic, ginger, berbere, and tomato paste. Cook 1 minute.
3. Stir in lentils, water, and salt. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring, until the lentils are soft.
4. Finish with lemon juice and serve with injera.