Misir Wat Recipe (Ethiopian Spicy Red Lentils)
Misir wat is a staple of Ethiopian cuisine - spicy red lentils simmered with piquant berbere spices, an earthy onion and garlic base, and savory nigella.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons 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
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