Amhari Mesir Wat

Name: Amhari Mesir Wat
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red lentil; 2 large onions; 1/2 cup oil; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 garlic; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups water

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup red lentil
2 large onions
1/2 cup oil
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups water

Directions

1

Sort the lentils picking out ant grit or stones and soak in tap water for 30 minutes.
2

Rinse in running water and drain.
3

Peel and finely chop the onions. peel and mash the garlic.
4

Heat the oil in large pan and saute the onion until golden. Add tomato paste and paprika and mix. Add half the water and the garlic,ginger pepper and salt.
5

Stir well and then add the rest of the water, stir again, cover and bring to boil.
6

When the water boil, add the lentils, lower the flame and cook 20-30 minutes, until the lentils soften.