Misir Wat Recipe (Ethiopian Spicy Red Lentils) - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil (or use niter kibbeh)
• 2 medium onions (chopped (use yellow or red onions))
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons berbere spice (or to taste (use 1/4 cup for extra spicy))
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nigella seeds (use cumin as a substitute)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
• 1 cup dry red lentils (rinsed and drained)
• 3 cups chicken broth (or use vegetable broth)
• Salt to taste
• Garnish. Fresh chopped cilantro