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Amhari- Mesir Wat (Ethiopian Lentil Bowl)

This Amhari- Mesir Wat (Ethiopian Lentil Bowl) recipe uses Oil, Tomato Paste, Black Pepper, Salt, and Water. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 3 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Heat the oil in large pan and saute the onion until golden.

3. 3

   Add tomato paste and paprika and mix.

4. 4

   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. Serve hot.