prep time: 15 minutes | cooking time: About 45 minutes | makes 6 - 8
My first foray into Ethiopian cooking was magical but this dish was the big hit. I usually frind my own spices for this but this is a quicker version. Serve with rice, polenta or injera bread.
Equipment: Large heavey soup pot Another pot with lid for boiling the lentils
Ingredients 1 cup brown lentils 1 large yellow onion, diced small 2 carrots, peeled and diced 4 cloves garlic, miced 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated 1/4 cup peanut oil (vegetable oil will do) 10 plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup tomato paste 1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup water + 2 veg boullion cubes 1 cup frozen green peas
Directions Boil the lentils for about 45 minutes or until tender.
In a large pot, over med heat saute the onions and carrots for 10 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and spice blend. Saute 5 more minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, cook 5 more minutes. Add tomato paste and mix, then add the water. Simmer Until bubbling. Add the cooked lentils and green peas, simmer 15 more minutes.
