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                               MISR ALLECHA

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/3   c            Onion -- chopped
   2       cl           Garlic -- finely chopped
   1       tb           Corn oil
   1       c            Red lentils -- soaked,
                        -cooked, drained, mashed
     1/2   ts           Ground tumeric
     1/2   ts           Salt
   3       ts           Hot green pepper -- finely
                        -chopped
   1       c            Water

  Misr Allecha is a spiced red lentil puree.
  
  Soak lentils for one hour.  Cook for 1/2 hour.  Drain.
  Mash and set aside.
  
  In dry pan over moderate low heat, stir fry the onion
  and garlic for 2 minutes.  Add the oil and stir fry
  for 1 minute more.
  
  Add the mashed lentils, tumeric, salt and chili.  Mix
  well.  Add the water and cook for 3-4 mins longer to
  reduce the mixture to a thick, red, well spiced puree.
  
  Serve warm with Injeera.
 


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