Ethiopian Lentil Bowl Recipe

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?This Ethiopian Lentil Bowl Recipe is a healthy and flavorful vegetarian dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. Lentils are simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce and served over a bed of rice. This dish is packed with protein and fiber, and is sure to leave you feeling satisfied.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time1 hr 10 minsTotal Time1 hr 25 mins
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 ½ kilogram red lentils
 2 large onions
 ½ cup oil
 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
 ½ Teaspoon paprika sweet or hot
 1 head garlic
 ½ Teaspoon ground ginger
 ¼ Teaspoon black pepper
 1 Teaspoon salt
 3 cups water


1

Sort the lentils and soak in tap water for 30 minutes. Rinse in running water and drain.

2

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

3

boil.

4

When the water boil, add the lentils ,lower the flame and cook 20-30 minutes, until the lentils soften. Serve hot.

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Ingredients

 ½ kilogram red lentils
 2 large onions
 ½ cup oil
 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
 ½ Teaspoon paprika sweet or hot
 1 head garlic
 ½ Teaspoon ground ginger
 ¼ Teaspoon black pepper
 1 Teaspoon salt
 3 cups water

Directions

1

Sort the lentils and soak in tap water for 30 minutes. Rinse in running water and drain.

2

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

3

boil.

4

When the water boil, add the lentils ,lower the flame and cook 20-30 minutes, until the lentils soften. Serve hot.

Ethiopian Lentil Bowl Recipe

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