Yemiser W'Et (Spicy Lentil Stew) Recipe

Name: Yemiser W'Et (Spicy Lentil Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried brown lentils; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup niter kebbeh; 1 teaspoon berbere; 1 teaspoon cumin seed, ground; 1 teaspoon paprika, sweet hungarian; 2 cups tomatoes, finely chopped; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup water; 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen; salt; black pepper, fresh,to tst; 3 loaves injera bread; plain yogurt or cottage cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup dried brown lentils
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup niter kebbeh
1 teaspoon berbere
1 teaspoon cumin seed, ground
1 teaspoon paprika, sweet hungarian
2 cups tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup water
1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
salt
black pepper, fresh,to tst
3 loaves injera bread
plain yogurt or cottage cheese

1
Rinse and cook the lentils.
2
Meanwhile saute the onions and garlic in the niter kebbeh, until the onions are just translucent.
3
Add the berbere, cumin, and paprika and saute for a few minutes more, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
4
Mix in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
5
Add 1 cup of vegetable stock or water and continue simmering.
6
When the lentils are cooked, drain them and mix them into the saute.
7
Add the green peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
8
Add salt and black pepper to taste.
9
To serve Yemiser W'et, spread layers of injera on individual plates.
10
Place some yogurt or cottage cheese alongside a serving of w'et on the injera and pass more injera at the table.
11
To eat, tear off pieces of injera, fold it around bits of stew, and, yes, eat it with your fingers.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried brown lentils, 1 cup onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 cup niter kebbeh, and more.

Yes, Yemiser W'Et (Spicy Lentil Stew) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Yemiser W'Et (Spicy Lentil Stew)

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