A delicious and flavorful meal featuring spicy Ethiopian lentil stew (Misir Wot) rolled up in soft, spongy injera. Perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or a unique appetizer. Can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the berbere spice blend and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
Add the rinsed red lentils and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and the stew has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Season with salt to taste.
Lay out a piece of injera. Spoon a generous amount of the lentil stew (Misir Wot) onto the center of the injera.
Fold in the sides of the injera, then roll it up tightly like a burrito.
Repeat with the remaining injera and lentil stew.
Serve the injera rolls warm or cold. You can optionally pan-fry the rolled injera for a few minutes on each side to get them golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition per serving (320g)
Adjust the amount of berbere spice blend to your preference. Start with a smaller amount and add more as needed.
For a richer flavor, use vegetable broth instead of water.
If the stew becomes too thick during cooking, add a little more water or broth.
Injera can be found at Ethiopian restaurants or some international grocery stores.
For a crispier injera roll, pan-fry the filled rolls in a skillet with a little oil until golden brown on each side.
Large pot or Dutch oven
Skillet or frying pan (optional)
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