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.

Servings: 4

Author: Mike Hultquist

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
35 minutes

Course:

Side Dish Main Course

Cuisine:

African

Keywords:

lentils berbere

Instructions

1 Heat the vegetable oil (or niter kibbeh) in a large pan or Dutch oven to medium
heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes to soften.
2 Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds, stirring, until fragrant.
3 Stir in the tomato paste, berbere spices, black pepper, nigella seeds, and
cardamom. Cook for 1 minute, until it darkens slightly.
4 Add the red lentils, chicken broth, and salt to taste.
5 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring
occasionally, or until the lentils are tender to your liking. Remove from heat.
Mash with a wooden spoon for creamier lentils, if desired.
6 You can garnish and serve right away, but this dish benefits from resting for 30
minutes off heat. Reheat it gently before serving.

Misir Wat Recipe (Ethiopian Spicy Red Lentils)

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