Title: Spicy Lentil Stew (Yemiser W'et)
Categories: Main dish, Vegetarian, Ethnic
Yield: 8 Servings

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

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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