Serving

Misir Wot - spicy lentil

Ready in: 25 minutes

Serves: 3-4 people

Serving

Serve with injera (Ethiopian flatbread) or rice, salad or whatever.

Ingredients

1 cup of red split lentils

1 cup of chopped tomatoes

1 ½ tbsp of berbere (see our shop)

2 finely chopped large onions

¼ cup vegetable oil

1 tbsp of garlic

1 tbsp of ginger

1 cup of boiling water

Salt to taste

Preparation

Wash the lentil and put it aside.
In a saucepan, cook the onion in a medium heat until soft.
Add oil and cook till it is light & golden brown.
Add berbere and stir for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring gently.
Add hot water, lentils, garlic, ginger, and salt and cook for 15 min by stirring occasionally to prevent mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.