Amhari Mesir Wat Recipe #184012
This recipe is common to the Ethiopian Jews (Phalashi).
My understanding is that these are NOT unique to them alone.
prep time includes lentil soaking
1¼ hours | 30 min prep
SERVES 8
- 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
- Sort the lentils picking out ant grit or stones and soak in tap water for 30 minutes.
- Rinse in running water and drain.
- Peel and finely chop the onions. peel and mash the garlic.
- 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.
- Stir well and then add the rest of the water, stir again, cover and bring to boil.
- When the water boil, add the lentils, lower the flame and cook 20-30 minutes, until the lentils soften.
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