Tsebhi Brusn

Name: Tsebhi Brusn
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 250 g Red lentils, washed; 1 large Onion, diced; 200 g Tomatoes, peeled, diced; 1 tbsp Berbere; 1 tbsp Vegetable oil; 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 2 cloves Garlic, crushed; 0.5 tsp Turmeric; 2 cups Hot water

Also known as Birsen; Brusn; Lentil Tsebhi · Eritrean

Eritrean red lentil tsebhi with tomato and berbere.

55 min Medium Serves 6tsebhi brusnbirsenEritrean lentils

Community recipe, measurements not yet verified. This method is compiled from traditional and family sources and hasn't been kitchen-tested by us yet. Treat the quantities as a starting point and adjust the berbere, oil, and salt to taste.

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Method

1
Heat oil and cook onion to light golden.
2
Add berbere and fry briefly.
3
Add diced tomato and tomato paste.
4
Add lentils, garlic, turmeric, salt/pepper.
5
Add hot water, cover and cook over medium heat.

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