Misir Wot Recipe (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentil Stew)

Misir Wot Recipe (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentil Stew)

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Split red lentils cooked down with berbere and niter kibbeh, Ethiopian spiced butter, until thick and soft. Includes a cardamom, cinnamon and clove mix.

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  • Mortar and pestle
  • Spice grinder
  • Nonstick skillet
  • Skillet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Glass
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Spoon
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • About 30 green cardamom pods (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom)
  • 2 Teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 Teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • About 1 1/2 cups (8 3/4 ounces) dried split red lentils
  • 1/4 Cup sunflower, canola or other neutral vegetable oil
  • 1 Medium (8 3/4 ounces) yellow or red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Clove garlic, grated or finely chopped
  • 1-Inch piece peeled fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped
  • 4 Teaspoons berbere
  • 1/2 Teaspoon ground nigella seeds (buy pre-ground or grind yourself )
  • 3 Cups water, plus more as needed
  • 1 Teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • 1/2 Teaspoon mekelesha spice blend

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