ETHIOPIAN SPICY SPLIT LENTIL STEW (YIMSER WOT)
Ethiopian Spicy Split Lentil Stew (Yimser Wot) is cooked with chili powder (Berbere) and served with Injera (Ethiopian flat bread) or bread of your choice. Excellent dish for vegans and Lent Observers.
Provided by yewoinfamilycooking
Categories Stew
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring to boil 4 cups of water in a medium pot. Rinse the lentils with fresh water and add to it. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove the foam with spoon and discard . Lightly drain the extra water in a container or a cup.
- Meanwhile, sauté the onion with ½ cup of water and one tablespoon of oil for 5 minutesor until tender.
- To the cooked onion add one cup of water, hot red chili powder (berbere), the rest of the oil, garlic and black pepper. Stir for 10 minutes.
- Combine the lentils and sauce. Mix well. If more water is needed, use the set-aside water. Cook the stew for 20 minutes until it simmers.
- Add false cardamom and salt to taste. Remove from heat. Serve it warm or cold.
- P.S. To make it mild, you may use tomato sauce.
- * You will find these spices in Ethiopian or Indian shops/groceries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.3, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 63.7, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 16.2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 13.3
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Asif Ruman
[email protected]This recipe was not to my taste. The lentils were too mushy and the spices were overpowering.
Tri FAM
[email protected]I didn't have any berbere, so I used a combination of other spices. It turned out okay, but I think it would have been better with the real thing.
Rana Shahroz
[email protected]I found the instructions to be a bit confusing, but the end result was good.
Ghulam Mahdi
[email protected]This was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Mr LaH√úrEy
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe again!
floppa 0.1
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Zaire Galloway
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Ashleigh Macklin
[email protected]Delicious and authentic!
Mamoya Anthonet
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this dish. It's definitely a new favorite in my household.
Amisha Ramdas
[email protected]This was my first time making Ethiopian food and it was a success! The stew was flavorful and comforting.
Nsengiyunva Ivan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind! The spices really make the dish.
NirloX
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.
Aneela Tayyab
[email protected]I didn't have all the spices called for in the recipe, but it still turned out great! I used cumin and coriander instead of berbere, and it was still very flavorful.
Ava Ramirez
[email protected]This was an amazing recipe! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this again.