Eritrean Lentils

Ingredients

 * 2 cups dried lentils; picked over and washed
 * 6 cups water
 * ¾ cup Anaheim green peppers;-seeded and chopped
 * 2 cups red onions; peeled, chopped
 * ¼ cup spiced butter
 * 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
 * 2 cloves garlic; peeled, crushed
 * 1 tbsp berbere sauce
 * freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Boil the lentils in water for 5 minutes.
 * 2) Drain, reserving liquid.
 * 3) In 4 quart sauce pot, sauté the Anaheim peppers and onions in the spiced butter until the onions are tender.
 * 4) Add the lentils, 4 cups of the reserved liquid, and the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
 * 5) Cook, covered, over low heat 35 – 40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.