Spicy Lentil Stew (Yemiser W'Et)

- Main Ingredient: Tomatoes
- Course: Various Main Dishes
- Dietary: Various vegetarian
- Yield:
Spicy Lentil Stew (Yemiser W'Et) ingredients
- 1 c Lentils
- 1 c Onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1⁄4 c Ghee
- 1 T Berbere
- 1 t Ground cumin
- 1 T Sweet Hungarian paprika
- 2 c Tomatoes, chopped
- 1⁄4 c Tomato paste
- 1 c Vegetable stock
- 1 c Green peas, fresh/frozen
- Salt and pepper
Cooking Spicy Lentil Stew (Yemiser W'Et)
1. Rinse & cook lentils.
2. when done, drain & set aside.
3. Reserve stock for later in the recipe.
4. Sautei onions & garlic in the ghee till onions are just translucent.
5. Add berbere, cumin & paprika.
6. Saute for a few minutes longer, stirring occasionally to prevent anything from burning.
7. Mixi in tomatoes & tomato paste.
8. Simmeri 10 minutes.
9. Add stock & continue simmering.
10. When lentils are cooked, mix them into the saute.
11. Add green peas & cook another 5 minutes.
12. Add salt & pepper to taste.
13. Serve with Injera bread or pita bread.
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