Ethiopian Misir Wat Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils
• 3 large onions, finely chopped
• 1 cup of vegetable oil (your choice of cooking oil)
• 3 medium tomatoes 
• 1tsp Cardamom 
• 1 mekelesha kimem
• 1tbs minced  garlic and ginger
• 1 cup  berbere spice blend
• Salt to taste
• add water as needed to reach the thickness you like
• (I used 1 and ½ cups of water)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, cook the onions in their own water over medium heat until caramelized.

2. Add 1 cup of cooking oil to the pot and continue cooking.

3. Gradually add 1 cup of berbere spice to the pot, stirring well. Add a few drops of water in between to prevent burning.

4. add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and mix well once the berbere is well incorporated.

5. Continue sautéing until the mixture becomes one consistent sauce.

6. Add minced garlic and ginger to the pot and sauté for a few more minutes.

7. Wash the lentils and add them to the pot.

8. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the lentils cook in the sauce.

9. Sprinkle in mekelesha kimem, adjusting the quantities to your taste.

10. Once the lentils are cooked, season with salt to taste.

Start with a small amount and adjust according to your preference. Enjoy your Misir Wat!