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                 Amhari - Mesir Wat (Ethiopian Lentil Bowl)
 
 Recipe By     : Gad S. Sheaffer (gss@iil.intel.com)
 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : African                          Vegetables
                 Ethiopian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/2  kilogram      red lentils
    2      large         onions
      1/2  cup           oil
    3      Tablespoons   tomato paste
      1/2  Teaspoon      paprika -- sweet or hot
    1      head          garlic
      1/2  Teaspoon      ground ginger
      1/4  Teaspoon      black pepper
    1      Teaspoon      salt
    3      cups          water
 
 This recipe is common to the Ethiopian Jews (Phalashi). My understanding
 is that these are NOT unique to them.
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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