Stew
Alicha Birsen (Mild Yellow Lentil Stew)
About
A soothing, turmeric-yellow split lentil stew from the Eritrean Tigrinya kitchen, cooked without berbere so it stays mild and buttery, the gentle partner to the fiery zigni on a shared platter.
Equipment
- Pot
- Wooden spoon
- Sieve
- Knife
Ingredients
Red or yellow split lentils1.5 cups
Red onion, finely chopped2
Garlic, minced4 cloves
Fresh ginger, grated1 tbsp
Ground turmeric1.5 tsp
Vegetable oil or niter kibbeh4 tbsp
Green chilli, slit1
Tomato, chopped (optional)1
Saltto taste
Waterabout 4 cups
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