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Ethiopian Lentil Stew

Here's how you make Ethiopian Lentil Stew
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  • Servings: 3-4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 35m
    • The following recipe serves 3-4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cup lentils, dry (soaked for 2 hours)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons butter (spiced butter /Coconut oil)
  • 1/4 cup oil (cooking oil)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced (large onion)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons berbere spice
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons paprika (smoked)
  • 1 teaspoon coriander (or cumin)
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger root (fresh)
  • 1 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (or more broth vegetable /chicken or water)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (or more chopped parsley/cilantro)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat up large sauce-pan with oil, spiced butter, then add onions, garlic, ginger coriander spice, all spice and smoked paprika, stir occasionally for about 2-3 minutes until onions is translucent.

  • Step 2: Then add soaked lentils, tomato paste, stir and sauté for about 2-3 more minutes. Add stock / water if necessary to prevent any burns. Salt

  • Step 3: Bring to a boil and let it simmer until sauce thickens, it might take about 30 minutes or depending on how you like your lentils. Throw in some parsley, adjust for salt, pepper and stew consistency. Serve warm

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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