Misir wat (Ethiopian spiced red lentils)

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 20 mL (1 tbsp + 1 tsp) Savvy Pantry Berbere spice mix

• 1 cup red lentils

• ½ onion, finely chopped

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 2 tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped or 2 tbsp tomato paste

• ½ tsp salt, or to taste

PREPARATION

1. Add 30 ml vegetable oil, garlic and the chopped onions to a pot, fry onions for 5 minutes.

2. Add tomato (or tomato paste), salt and the spice mix and cook for 2 minutes.

3. Add lentils and 3 cups water.

4. Bring to boil then cover, turn heat to low and cook for 20 min.