Amhari Mesir Wat

==Description==
This recipe is common to the Ethiopian Jews (Phalashi). My understanding is that these are NOT unique to them.
==Ingredients==
* ½ kg red lentils
* 2 large onions
* ½ cup oil
* 3 tbsp tomato paste
* ½ tsp paprika; sweet or hot
* 1 garlic
* ½ tsp ground ginger
* ¼ tsp black pepper
* 1 tsp salt
* 3 cups water
==Directions==
# Sort the lentils and soak in tap water for 30 minutes.
# Rinse in running water and drain.
# 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 boil.
# When the water boil, add the Lentils, lower the flame and cook 20–30 minutes, until the Lentils soften.
# Serve hot.
Category:Central African Vegetarian
Category:Red lentil Recipes
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Category:Tomato paste Recipes