Note that this recipe is part of a larger recipe group for an entire Ethiopian Meal that contains 6 different Authentic Ethiopian recipes, including homemade injera and the infused oil used in this recipe. Check it out here!
Misir Wot (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentils)
Misir wot, a vegetarian staple in Ethiopia, is a fragrant lentil stew spiced with berbere.
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper minced
- 1 onion minced
- ½ bunch green onions sliced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp berbere spice
- ½ jalapeno pepper seeds removed
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- 2 cups red lentils
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
Instructions
- In a large pot on medium heat, add infused oil with 1 tbsp each of garlic and ginger paste. Saute for a minute before adding the red bell pepper, onions, and green onions.
- Saute this for about 5 minutes or until onions are golden and then add tomato paste, jalapeno pepper, and berbere. Saute for another 5 minutes or until the oil starts to separate from the tomato paste.
- Now add lentils, mixing to coat. Add 6 cups water, bring to a boil, cover, and turn down to low, cooking for another 10-15 minutes or until it resembles a thick paste-like consistency.
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