Amhari Mesir Wat

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup red lentil
• 2 large onions
• 1/2 cup oil
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups water

Directions

1. 1

   Sort the lentils picking out ant grit or stones and soak in tap water for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Rinse in running water and drain.

3. 3

   Peel and finely chop the onions. peel and mash the garlic.

4. 4

   Heat the oil in large pan and saute the onion until golden. Add tomato paste and paprika and mix. Add half the water and the garlic,ginger pepper and salt.

5. 5

   Stir well and then add the rest of the water, stir again, cover and bring to boil.

6. 6

   When the water boil, add the lentils, lower the flame and cook 20-30 minutes, until the lentils soften.