MESIR WAT

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Make and share this Mesir Wat recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bwon23

Categories     Ethiopian

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed
8 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons berbere
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, halved
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
8 cups water
injera bread

Steps:

  • Over medium high heat saute the onions stirring frequently (5min).
  • Add the tomato paste and keep stirring (5min).
  • Next add the berbere and cook for 5 minutes adding a little bit of water when the bottom of the pot starts catching. Keep stirring.
  • Add the rinsed lentils and cook together for an additional 5 minutes (continue to stir adding a bit of water so that the mixture doesn't burn).
  • Add about 5 cups of water and bring to a boil. Occasionally stir.
  • Once the water reduces and lentils have thickened add the ground coriander, garlic and salt. Reduce heat and leave for about 5 minutes.
  • Serve with injera.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.7, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 602.1, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 12.2

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