Name: Authentic Wats Recipe
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Ethiopia
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils (red or brown); 1 cup dried chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons ginger, grated; 2 bay leaves; 3 cinnamon sticks; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 cups water or broth; Salt to taste

Wats Ethiopia

Savory stews made with lentils, chickpeas, or beans, often spiced.

Ethiopia lentils

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