Ethiopian Food - Simple vegan Mild Alicha Brown Lentils recipe - Misir Amharic English Injera Enjera

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils provide more fiber and protein.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

tomato paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes reduce preservatives and enhance flavor.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper adds sweetness without heat.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add turmeric, cumin, and cardamom; cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Mix in tomato paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

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