Brian Ochieng

this is good too my friend try it out.

Ethiopian-style Lentils With Yams (or Sweet Potatoes)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1/2 small sweet potatoes or 1/2 small yam, diced
• 1/4 red sweet bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lentils (split red)
• 1 -2 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• salt or soy sauce
• black pepper

Directions:

1. 1
   saute the onion, garlic, ginger and yam in olive oil at medium heat until the onions are almost translucent.
2. 2
   add the red bell pepper and saute for an additional minute.
3. 3
   add the lentils, tomato paste and water.
4. 4
   bring water to a boil.
5. 5
   add the paprika, coriander, allspice, fenugreek and ginger.
6. 6
   lower heat slightly and allow the stew to simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender and all the water absorbed.
7. 7
   add salt, soy sauce and black pepper as needed, and serve.
   
   
   enjoy my friend thank you.