Ethiopian Misir Wot (Spiced Red Lentil Stew)

Ingredients

• 300 g red lentils
• 3 onion
• 5 clove garlic cloves
• 25 g fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp berbere spice blend
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 700 ml vegetable stock
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Method

1. 1

   Finely dice the onions. This dish relies on a deeply caramelised onion base, so take your time.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large pot and fry the onions over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring regularly, until very dark and jammy.

3. 3

   Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 3 minutes. Add the berbere spice blend and tomato purée and stir for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Rinse the lentils and add to the pot along with the stock. Stir well.

5. 5

   Bring to the boil, then reduce heat, partially cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils are completely soft and the stew is thick.

6. 6

   Season with salt and serve with injera flatbread or rice.