Amhari Mesir Wat Recipe

Name: Amhari Mesir Wat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red lentil; 2 large onions; 1/2 cup oil; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 garlic; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups water

Servings: persons

1
Sort the lentils picking out ant grit or stones and soak in tap water for 30 minutes.
2
Rinse in running water and drain.
3
Peel and finely chop the onions. peel and mash the garlic.
4
Heat the oil in large pan and saute the onion until golden. Add tomato paste and paprika and mix. Add half the water and the garlic,ginger pepper and salt.
5
Stir well and then add the rest of the water, stir again, cover and bring to boil.
6
When the water boil, add the lentils, lower the flame and cook 20-30 minutes, until the lentils soften.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup red lentil, 2 large onions, 1/2 cup oil, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Amhari Mesir Wat falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Amhari Mesir Wat

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