from https://ministryofcurry.com/ethiopian-spicy-lentil-stew-instant- pot/
Misir Wot is made in two stages: first cook the lentils into a thick paste using just 2 cups of water, then thin with additional water to your preferred consistency.
Ethiopian, Instant Pot, can be vegan
8 Servings
- 2 C red lentils
- 2 T olive oil or ghee
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 t ginger, grated
- 4 t garlic, minced
- 2 T berbere spice blend
- 2 t salt
- 4-6 C water divided
- 4 T cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 t lime juice
Turn Instant Pot to Sauté mode. After the ‘hot’ sign displays, add oil and onions. Mix well. Cook covered with a glass lid (any will do, doesn’t have to be official, or even exactly the right size, bigger is fine) for 2 minutes. Add ginger and garlic. Mix well and cook for 30 seconds. Add red lentils, berbere spice blend, and salt. Add 2 cups of water and mix everything together. Close Instant Pot lid with pressure valve to sealing. Cook on Manual for 15 minutes followed by natural pressure release. Open Instant Pot, Stir everything. Add more water to bring the stew to desired consistency. Mix well. Garnish with chopped cilantro and squeeze fresh lime juice on top before serving with steamed rice or bread.
See also Gomen Be’Telba (page \pageref{gomen-be-telba}).
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