Misir Kik Wot, Alicha: calories and recipe

Ingredients

• 250 g lentil, red, split (2.5 medium cup)
• 80 g onion, peeled, finely chopped (2 small cup)
• 100 g oil (1.25 medium ECC)
• 5 g turmeric (2.5 small spoon)
• 10 g garlic, peeled, mashed (2.5 small spoon)
• 15 g green pepper, sliced (1 large spoon)
• 10 g salt (2 small spoon)
• 1750 g water (1.75 l)

How to make it

1. 1Heat saucepan and cook onion over low heat for 4 minutes until golden brown; pour in oil and cook for 3 minutes.
2. 2Stir in turmeric powder and cook for 3 minutes; add garlic and cook for 4 minutes.
3. 3Add split lentils and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a little water to prevent sticking.
4. 4Pour in the remaining water and boil for 10 minutes until lentils dissolve into a creamy consistency.
5. 5Season with salt and cook for 1 minute; add green pepper, cook for 1 minute, and serve with enjera.

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