Ethiopian Lentil Bow

Ethiopian Lentil Bow

Rating: 31

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kilogram red lentils
  • 2 large onions
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 Teaspoon paprika sweet or hot
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1/2 Teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 Teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups water

Instructions

  • Sort the lentils and soak in tap water for 30 minutes. Rinse in running
  • water and drain.
  • Peel and finely chop the onions. peel and mash the garlic.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. Stir
  • well and then add the rest of the water, stir again ,cover and bring to
  • boil.
  • When the water boil, add the lentils ,lower the flame and cook 20-30
  • minutes, until the lentils soften. Serve hot.
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