Ethiopian Lentils

                    *  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            Ethiopian Lentils

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        African
                Ethiopian                        Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          Dried lentils -- washed
   6      cups          Water
     3/4  cup           Anaheim green peppers -- - seeded & chopped
   2      cups          Red onions -- chopped
     1/4  cup           Ghee
   1      tablespoon    Grated fresh ginger
   2      each          Garlic cloves -- crushed
   1      tablespoon    Berbere sauce
                        Pepper -- to taste

Boil the lentils in water for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid.

 In a 4 qt pot, saute the peppers & onions in the ghee until the onions are
tender.  Add the lentils, 4 c of the reserved liquid & the remaining
ingredients & bring to a simmer.  Cook, covered, over low heat 35-40 mins,
stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

 Jeff Smith, "Frugal Gourmet On Our Immigrant Ancestors" Posted by Lisa
Greenwood

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