Spicy Lentil Stew (yemiser W'et)

Serves:

Ingredients:

1 c Lentils
1 c Green peas, fresh or frozen
1 c Vegetable stock
1/4 c Tomato paste
2 c Tomatoes, chopped
1 tb Sweet Hungarian paprika
1 ts Ground cumin
1 tb Berbere
1/4 c Ghee
2 ea Garlic cloves, chopped
1 c Onions, chopped
Salt & pepper

Method:

Rinse & cook lentils.
when done, drain & set aside.
Reserve stock for later in the recipe.
Saute onions & garlic in the ghee till onions are just translucent.
Add berbere, cumin & paprika.
Saute for a few minutes longer, stirring occasionally to prevent anything from burning.
Mix in tomatoes & tomato paste.
Simmer 10 minutes.
Add stock & continue simmering.
When lentils are cooked, mix them into the saute.
Add green peas & cook another 5 minutes.
Add salt & pepper to taste.
Serve with Injera bread or pita bread.
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