1 c Lentils 1 c Onions, chopped 2 Garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 c Ghee 1 tb Berbere 1 ts Ground cumin 1 tb Sweet Hungarian paprika 2 c Tomatoes, chopped 1/4 c Tomato paste 1 c Vegetable stock 1 c Green peas, fresh or frozen Salt & pepper Rinse & cook lentils. when done, drain & set aside. Reserve stock for later in the recipe. Saute onions & garlic in the ghee till onions are just translucent. Add berbere, cumin & paprika. Saute for a few minutes longer, stirring occasionally to prevent anything from burning. Mix in tomatoes & tomato paste. Simmer 10 minutes. Add stock & continue simmering. When lentils are cooked, mix them into the saute. Add green peas & cook another 5 minutes. Add salt & pepper to taste. Serve with Injera bread or pita bread. "Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant"
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