Azifa: calories and recipe

Ingredients

• 260 g lentil, whole brown (1.25 large cup)
• 101 g onion, peeled, chopped (2.5 small cup)
• 9 g garlic, peeled, chopped (1 tsp)
• 54 g green pepper, fresh, chopped (3 tbsp)
• 46 g oil (1.25 small cup)
• 12 g salt (1.5 tsp)
• 11 g mustard seed (senafich) (1 tbsp)
• 81 g tomatoes, unpeeled, chopped (3 medium size)
• 17 g lemon juice (2 tbsp)
• 5 g ginger root, peeled, fresh, chopped (1 small spoon)
• 1500 g water (1.5 l)

How to make it

1. 1In a large saucepan, boil whole lentils in 1.5 liters of water for about 60 minutes until soft.
2. 2Drain water completely, allow lentils to cool down, and mash thoroughly.
3. 3Add chopped onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, mustard seed (senafich), green pepper, oil, salt, and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the mashed lentils.
4. 4Mix well to combine all flavors and serve chilled or at room temperature with enjera.

Recipe and nutrition: EPHI & FAO, Ethiopian Food Recipes 2025