Amhari Mesir Wat

Ingredients

 * 1/2 c Red lentils
 * 2 lg Onions
 * 1/2 c Oil
 * 3 tb Tomato paste
 * 1/2 ts Paprika; sweet or hot
 * 1 Garlic
 * 1/2 ts Ground ginger
 * 1/4 ts Black pepper
 * 1 ts Salt
 * 3 c Water

Directions

 * 1) Sort the lentils and soak in tap water for 30 minutes.
 * 2) Rinse in running water and drain.
 * 3) Peel and finely chop the onions. peel and mash the garlic.
 * 4) Heat the oil in large pan and saute the onion until golden.
 * 5) Add tomato paste and paprika and mix.
 * 6) Add half the water and the garlic,ginger pepper and salt.
 * 7) Stir well and then add the rest of the water, stir again, cover and bring to boil.
 * 8) When the water boil, add the lentils, lower the flame and cook 20-30 minutes, until the lentils soften.
 * 9) Serve hot.