1 -2 Tablespoons Spiced butter /Coconut oil/
¼ cup cooking oil
1 large onion diced
1 1/2 Tablespoons berbere spice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 Tablespoon fresh minced ginger
1 teaspoon coriander or cumin
1-2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 cup dry lentils soaked for 2 hours
1 Tablespoons Tomato paste
2 cups or more broth Vegetable /Chicken or water
2 tablespoons or more chopped parsley/Cilantro
Salt and Pepper to taste
Heat up large sauce-pan with oil, spiced butter, then add onions, berbere spice, garlic, ginger ,cumin, and smoked paprika, stir occasionally for about 2-3 minutes until onions is translucent. Then add soaked lentils, tomato paste, stir and sauté for about 2-3 more minutes. Add stock or water . Salt. Bring to a boil and let it simmer until sauce thickens, it might take about 30 minutes or depending on how you like your lentils. Throw in some parsley, adjust for salt, pepper and stew consistency. Serve warm.