Mesir Wat (Spicy Ethiopian Lentil Stew)
Ethiopia
Published method, 11 steps.
Ingredients
- 2 cups red lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups water
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons berbere spice blend
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish