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Ethiopian Lentil Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew originating from Ethiopia, made with red lentils and shiro paste.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup red lentilsrinsed and drained
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 tablespoons shiro paste
- ●1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1-inch piece gingergrated
- ●1 teaspoon curry powder
- ●1/2 teaspoon cumin
- ●1/2 teaspoon salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- ●2 cups water
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Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the shiro paste, curry powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the red lentils, water, and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.