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								Ethiopian Lentils
			
 
			 
                      *  Exported from  MasterCook  * 
  
                             Ethiopian Lentils 
  
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00 
 Categories    : Main dish                        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                    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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