Ethiopian Mild Split Lentils Stew (Yemser Alicha)
Lentils and hot green pepper come together in this stew, fragrant with turmeric and ginger and simmered on the stove.
40 min · Serves 4 · Easy
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min · 40 min total
- easy
- 1
Bring to boil 4 cups of water in a medium pot. Rinse the lentils with fresh water and add to it to the boiling water. Cook it for 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the foam with spoon and discard. Lightly drain the extra water in a container or a cup.
- 3
Meanwhile sauté the onion with ½ cup of water and oil for 5 minutes or until tender. To the cooked onion, add ½ cup of water, garlic, ginger, white pepper, curry or turmeric. Stir for 5 minutes;.
- 4
Combine the lentils and the sauce. Mix well. If more water needed, use the water which is set aside. Cook the Stew for 15 minutes or until it simmers.
- 5
Add salt, hot green pepper and mix it well. Remove from heat. Serve it warm or cold.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
