Ethiopian Lentil Bow

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

• 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.