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Injera with Red Lentils and Spinach
Spongy Ethiopian flatbread served with a savory stew of red lentils, spinach, and tomatoes. A classic Ethiopian dish rich in protein and flavor.
40 min4 servings320 kcalDifficulty: Medium
Ingredients
- 250 g Teff flour
- 500 ml Water
- 200 g Red lentils
- 300 g Fresh spinach
- 400 g Peeled tomatoes
- 1 piece Red onion
- 3 clove Garlic
- 15 g Fresh ginger
- 2 piece Red chili
- 5 g Cumin
- 5 g Ground coriander
- 5 g Salt
- 40 ml Olive oil
Instructions
Step 1
Mix the teff flour with water and let rest for 2 hours at room temperature.
Step 2
Pour the fermented batter onto a very hot griddle and spread thinly. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes until spongy.
Step 3
Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger in olive oil for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add the red lentils, tomatoes, cumin, and coriander. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 5
Add the spinach and red chili. Cook for 5 more minutes.
Step 6
Serve the stew over the warm injera.