Yemiser W'et (Spicy Lentil Stew) is a traditional Ethiopian recipe for a lentil and onion stew in a tomato sauce flavoured with Berbere spice. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ethiopian version of: Spicy Lentil Stew.
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Ingredients:
190g lentils
180g onions, copped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
60ml ghee
1 tbsp Berbere spice
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp paprika
400ml tomatoes, chopped
60ml tomato paste
240ml vegetable stock
180g green peas (fresh or frozen)
salt and black pepper to taste
Method:
Rinse the lentils, place in a saucepan and cover with water. Allow to cook completely and when done (about 20 minutes) and when done drain and set aside (reserve the stock for later).
Fry the onions and garlic in the ghee until the onions are translucent then add the Berbere spice, cumin and paprika. Fry for a few minutes longer, stirring occasionally, then mix in the tomatoes and tomato paste. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes then add the stock and continue the simmering. Add the cooked lentils to the sauce at this time, along with the green peas.
Allow to cook for a further 5 minutes, season with salt and black pepper then serve with Injera.
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