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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Lisa Whatley
[email protected]This stew was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.
Daniel Agbontaen
[email protected]I would have liked the stew to be a little spicier. I added some extra chili powder and it was perfect.
Roxanne Farquharson
[email protected]I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It was so easy and convenient.
Adil Kayani
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this stew was really good. The spices really elevated the dish.
Kamal Mostofa
[email protected]This is a delicious and affordable dish. I will definitely be making it again.
Qurban musrani
[email protected]I made this stew for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.
Akil Hujur
[email protected]This stew is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have a bag of lentils in my pantry and this is a great way to use them up.
Gabriel Davis
[email protected]I love how easy this dish was to make. I was able to throw everything in the pot and let it simmer while I did other things.
Katie Marie
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The stew had a nice balance of flavors and the lentils were cooked just right.
Md Amit
[email protected]This Ethiopian spicy split lentil stew was a fantastic addition to my dinner repertoire. The combination of spices and lentils created a flavorful and hearty dish that was both comforting and satisfying.