MISSER WOT (SPICED LENTILS) ENJOY DAN:

                  MESSER WOT (SPICED LENTILS by CHEF DAN:

Serv4es 45

INGREDIENTS;

1 cup lentils

1/2-red onion, finely chopped

3 cups water

1 tablespoon berbere spice

1/4-teasspoon EACH turmeric, garlic powder, ginger powder, and cumin

1/2-teaspoon EACH cardamom, and fenugreek

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons olive oi

1/4-teaspoon EACH cinnamon and cayenne powder

1/4-teaspoon sea salt

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Rinse lentils in hot water until the water runs clear.

2.   Transfer to a bowl covered with water; let soak for 20 minutes.

3.   In soup pot add onions and sauté for 4 minutes.

4.   Stir in a 1/2-cup water; cover and cook until water evaporates 5 minutes.

5.   Add  1/3cup water and cook until onions are soft and translucent another 4 minutes.

6.   Stir in berbere and cook stirring until a thick paste about 1 minute.

7.   Stir in turmeric and next 5 ingredients and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

8.   Stir in garlic and sauté stirring for 1 minute.

9.   If sauce is to dry pure in1/4-cup water.

10  Stir in lentils and oil and cook 2 minutes.

11  Pour the remaining 2-1/3-cups of warm water; bring to a simmer.

12  Cook stirring frequently, until the lentils are tender about 20 minutes.

 ENJOY DAN                                               EAT AND ENJOY ETHIOPIAN FOOD!!