Misir Wat (Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew)

• 1 cupred lentils, rinsed
• 2 red onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cupvegetable oil
• 4 clovesgarlic, minced
• 1 tbspginger, grated
• 2 tbsptomato paste
• 3 tbspberbere
• 3 1/2 cupswater
• 1 tspsalt

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Method

1. 1

   Cook onion in a dry pot over medium heat 6-8 min, adding a splash of water as needed, until soft and no longer sharp.

2. 2

   Add oil, garlic, and ginger. Cook 2 min. Stir in tomato paste for 2 min until it darkens.

3. 3

   Add berbere and a splash of water. Stir 1 min until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add lentils, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.

5. 5

   Cook uncovered 25-30 min, stirring often, until the lentils are tender and the stew is thick.

6. 6

   Serve with injera.