Djibouti Lentils

Ingredients:

2 c Dried lentils; picked over -and washed

6 c Water

3/4 c Anaheim green peppers, seeded and chopped

2 c Red onions; peeled, chopped

1/4 c Spiced butter

1 tb Grated fresh ginger

2 cl Garlic; peeled, crushed

1 tb Berbere sauce, freshly ground black

Pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Boil the lentils in water for 5 mins. Drain, reserving liquid.In 4 quart saucepot, sauté the Anaheim peppers and onions in thespiced butter until the onions are tender.Add the lentils, 4c of the reserved liquid, and the remainingingredients and bring to a simmer.Cook, covered, over low heat 35-40 mins, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

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