Kae Misr Wot

This is a red lentil stew.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup dried red lentils
• 4  cups water
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  corn oil
• 1  tablespoon tomato paste, and 2 teaspoons chow seasoning paste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In pan, cook the lentils in 3 1/2c of the water over low heat for about 1/2 hour, or until the lentil are soft and the water has almost completely evaporated.
2. Set aside. In a dry pan, stir fry the onions for 2 mins, add the oil and stir fry 2 mins more.
3. Add the remaining 1/2c water, the tomato paste, chow, and salt and continue to stir.
4. Add the red lentils and mix well over moderate heat for 3 mins until everything is reduced to a thick, well seasoned puree.
5. Serve warm with Injeera.