Amhari Mesir Wat Recipes

AMHARI MESIR WAT

Steps:

• Sort the lentils picking out ant grit or stones and soak in tap water for 30 minutes.
• Rinse in running water and drain.
• Peel and finely chop the onions. peel and mash the garlic.
• 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.
• Stir well and then add the rest of the water, stir again, cover and bring to boil.
• When the water boil, add the lentils, lower the flame and cook 20-30 minutes, until the lentils soften.

MESIR WAT

Steps:

• Over medium high heat saute the onions stirring frequently (5min).
• Add the tomato paste and keep stirring (5min).
• 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.
• 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).
• Add about 5 cups of water and bring to a boil. Occasionally stir.
• Once the water reduces and lentils have thickened add the ground coriander, garlic and salt. Reduce heat and leave for about 5 minutes.
• Serve with injera.