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Berbere-Spiced Red Lentils
This lentil stew is our spin on the Ethiopian dish called misir wat. It’s seasoned with berbere, a rich, complex, aromatic Ethiopian blend of warm spices, savory dried alliums and red chilies. Look for berbere in spice shops or in well-stocked grocery stores. We garnish the lentils with a mix of chopped tomatoes, jalapeño and grated ginger, a non-traditional touch that brings bright flavor and color to the dish. If you can get the Ethiopian flatbread called injera, serve some alongside, though warm naan and/or rice are also excellent accompaniments.
4 to 6
Servings
Don’t forget to stir the lentils often to prevent scorching, especially near the end of cooking, when the consistency becomes thicker.
30 minutes
Ingredients
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4
tablespoons ghee or salted butter, divided
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1
large yellow onion, chopped
Directions
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01In a large saucepan over medium, heat 2 tablespoons of the ghee until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
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