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Mitmita Kik Alitcha

A recipe from Ethiopia.

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Mitmita Kik Alitcha

Nutrition (per serving)

300Calories
15 gProtein
25 gCarbs
10 gFat
4 gSugar
500 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Red lentils
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Chili peppers
  • 1-inch piece Ginger
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil

Method

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add onion and cook stirring occasionally until golden-brown, 6-8 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in chili peppers and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add ginger and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in cumin, coriander, and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
  7. Add red lentils and cook for 1 minute.
  8. Gradually add water and bring to a boil.
  9. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
  10. Serve hot.

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