Misir Wot (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentils)

Ingredients

US measurements with metric in parentheses.

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp (8 g) grated ginger
• 2 tbsp (14 g) berbere spice blend
• 2 tbsp (30 g) tomato paste
• 1½ cups (300 g) red lentils, rinsed
• 4 cups (950 ml) water or vegetable broth
• 1 tsp (6 g) salt
• Injera, rice or flatbread to serve

Instructions

1. Cook the onions in a dry pot over medium heat for 5 minutes to release moisture, then add the oil and cook 8 minutes until golden.
2. Stir in garlic, ginger, berbere and tomato paste and cook 2 minutes.
3. Add the lentils, water and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20 to 25 minutes, stirring often, until the lentils break down and the stew is thick.
4. Taste and adjust salt and spice. Serve with injera.