Spicy Lentil Stew

Ingredients

1 lentils
1 c onions
2 garlic
1/4 c ghee
1 berbere
1 t cumin
1 tb sweet hungarian paprika
2 c tomatoes
1/4 c tomato paste
1 c vegetable stock
1 c green peas
1 salt

Instructions

Rinse & cook lentils. when done, drain & set aside. Reserve stock for later in the recipe. Saute onions & garlic in the ghee till onions are just translucent. Add berbere, cumin & paprika. Saute for a few minutes longer, stirring occasionally to prevent anything from burning. Mix in tomatoes & tomato paste. Simmer 10 minutes. Add stock & continue simmering. When lentils are cooked, mix them into the saute. Add green peas & cook another 5 minutes. Add salt & pepper to taste. Serve with Injera bread or pita bread. "Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant"