from https://ministryofcurry.com/ethiopian-spicy-lentil-stew-instant-pot/
Don't miss that you aren't using all the water at first, you are aiming to cook the lentils into a thick paste, then thinning it to the consistency you want.
Ethiopian, instant pot
8 Servings
- 2 C red lentils
- 2 T olive oil or ghee
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 t ginger, grated
- 4 t garlic, minced
- 2 T berbere spice blend
- 2 t salt
- 4-6 C water divided
- 4 T cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 t lime juice
Turn Instant Pot to Sauté mode. After the 'hot' sign displays, add oil and onions. Mix well. Cook covered with a glass lid (any will do, doesn't have to be official, or even exactly the right size, bigger is fine) for 2 minutes. Add ginger and garlic. Mix well and cook for 30 seconds. Add red lentils, berbere spice blend, and salt. Add 2 cups of water and mix everything together. Close Instant Pot lid with pressure valve to sealing. Cook on Manual for 15 minutes followed by natural pressure release. Open Instant Pot, Stir everything. Add more water to bring the stew to desired consistency. Mix well. Garnish with chopped cilantro and squeeze fresh lime juice on top before serving with steamed rice or bread.
See also see Gomen Be'Telba (page \pageref{gomem-be-telba}).
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