Mesir Wat Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Mesir Wat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed; 8 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1 1/2 tablespoons berbere; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, halved; 1/4 teaspoon coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 8 cups water; injera bread

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed
8 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons berbere
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, halved
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
8 cups water
injera bread

1
Over medium high heat saute the onions stirring frequently (5min).
2
Add the tomato paste and keep stirring (5min).
3
Next add the berbere and cook for 5 minutes adding a little bit of water when the bottom of the pot starts catching. Keep stirring.
4
Add the rinsed lentils and cook together for an additional 5 minutes (continue to stir adding a bit of water so that the mixture doesn't burn).
5
Add about 5 cups of water and bring to a boil. Occasionally stir.
6
Once the water reduces and lentils have thickened add the ground coriander, garlic and salt. Reduce heat and leave for about 5 minutes.
7
Serve with injera.

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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 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed, 8 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon tomato paste, 1 1/2 tablespoons berbere, and more.

Yes, Mesir Wat falls under the General 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.

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