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                              KAE MISR WOT

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       c            Dry red lentils
  4       c            Water
  1       md           Onion -- chopped
  1       tb           Corn oil
  1       tb           Tomato paste
  2       ts           Chow
    1/2   ts           Salt

 Kae Misr Wot is a red lentil stew.
 In pan, cook the lentils in 3 1/2c of the water over
 low heat for about 1/2 hour, or until the lentil are
 soft and the water has almost completely evaporated.
 Set aside.

 In a dry pan, stir fry the onions for 2 mins, add the
 oil and stir fry 2 mins more.  Add the remaining 1/2c
 water, the tomato paste, chow, and salt and continue
 to stir.

 Add the red lentils and mix well over moderate heat
 for 3 mins until everything is reduced to a thick,
 well seasoned puree.

 Serve warm with Injeera.



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