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                                MISR ALLECHA
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Sauces                           Vegetarian
                 Vegetables
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/3   c            Onion -- chopped
    2       cl           Garlic -- finely chopped
    1       tb           Corn oil
    1       c            Red lentils -- soaked,
                         -cooked, drained, mashed
      1/2   ts           Ground tumeric
      1/2   ts           Salt
    3       ts           Hot green pepper -- finely
                         -chopped
    1       c            Water
 
   Misr Allecha is a spiced red lentil puree.
   
   Soak lentils for one hour.  Cook for 1/2 hour.  Drain.
   Mash and set aside.
   
   In dry pan over moderate low heat, stir fry the onion
   and garlic for 2 minutes.  Add the oil and stir fry
   for 1 minute more.
   
   Add the mashed lentils, tumeric, salt and chili.  Mix
   well.  Add the water and cook for 3-4 mins longer to
   reduce the mixture to a thick, red, well spiced puree.
   
   Serve warm with Injeera.
  
 
 
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