Difin Misir Wot, Keye: calories and recipe

Ingredients

• 400 g lentil, whole brown (4 medium cup)
• 200 g onion, peeled, finely chopped (3.25 medium cup)
• 120 g oil (1.5 medium ECC)
• 30 g garlic, peeled, mashed (2 tbsp)
• 15 g salt (3 small spoons)
• 3500 g water (3.5 l)
• 88 g berbere (9 tbsp)
• 2 g mixed spices (mekelesha) (0.5 tsp)

How to make it

1. 1In a large saucepan, add cleaned whole lentils and bring to a boil for about 70 minutes until cooked.
2. 2In another saucepan, cook onion over low heat for 5 minutes until golden brown; pour in oil and cook for 3 minutes.
3. 3Stir in berbere powder and cook for 10 minutes; add garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
4. 4Incorporate the cooked whole lentils with their broth, stir well, and boil for 15 minutes.
5. 5Add salt and cook for 2 minutes.
6. 6Season with mekelesha mixed spices, cook for 1 minute, and serve hot with enjera.

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