ባኒ ወይ ቅጫ ዘይተድልያ ቁርሲ(easy breakfast recipe)#eritreanfood habesha style#niema_at_home

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor and is healthier.

lentils

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: split peas

Quinoa is a complete protein and gluten-free.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper provides sweetness without heat.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Parsley offers a similar freshness.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and green chili, cooking until tomatoes break down, about 5-6 minutes.

Mix in coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Pour in water and bring to a simmer.

Add lentils and vegetables, cooking until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Adjust seasoning as necessary, adding more salt or spices to taste.

Serve warm with injera or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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