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cat lover
06-10-2007, 09:04 PM
Berbere spice mix
1 tbsp. ground cardamom
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp ground cloves
1 tbsp ground allspice
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp turmeric
1 tbsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp ground sea salt
1 ts. cayenne

2 1/4 cups water
1 1/4 cup red lentils
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tbsp berbere spice mixture, above
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes

Mix lentils with water, garlic, onion, and 1-2 Tbs of the berberé spice mixture. Cook in an uncovered pot over low-medium heat for 20 minutes (or tillthe lentils have softened). Add more water if needed. Add the tomatoes and heat an additional 15 minutes. Serve the dish over brown rice.