Misir Wat - Ethiopian Lentil Stew

• 2 c Split lentils
• 6 c Water
• 2 c Red onion; chopped
• 2 c Oil or butter
• 1 tb Ginger
• 1 ts Garlic
• 4 Hot green peppers
• 1/4 ts Black pepper
• Salt; to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash lentils and boil for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Cook onions adding oil and stirring gently so onions do not turn brown.

3. 3

   Remove lentils from the heat, drain and reserve water for latter use.

4. 4

   Add lentils to the onions.

5. 5

   Add reserved water, stirring to prevent mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

6. 6

   Add spices and salt to taste.

7. 7

   Simmer for another 20 minutes.

8. 8

   This recipe will serve 6.