ET-Misir Wat

Misir Wat

What you need:

• 1 cup red lentils (masoor dal), well rinsed
• 3 tsp canola oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 3 large tomatoes, peeled and pureed (or you can use 8 oz canned tomato sauce)
• 2 round tsp berbere
• 1 round tsp garlic ginger paste, or to taste
• Water
• Salt & freshly ground pepper

What you do:

• Saute onions in oil until golden in a large saucepan on medium heat.
• Add tomatoes and cook for 15 mins stirring frequently.
• Add berbere and cook for another 10 mins.
• Add the washed lentils and stir until well combined.
• Add 2 cups of water, bring to a boil and reduce heat to prevent burning.
• Cook until lentils are tender, adding additional water if needed.
• When lentils are nearly tender, add garlic ginger paste and cook for a further 10 mins Consistency should be like a very thick soup.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.