Title: Misr Allecha
Categories: Sauce Vegetarian Vegetable
Yield: 4 Servings

1/3	c	Onion; chopped
2	cl	Garlic; finely chopped
1	tb	Corn oil
1	c	Red lentils; soaked, cooked, drained, mashed
1/2	ts	Ground tumeric
1/2	ts	Salt
3	ts	Hot green pepper; finely chopped
1	c	Water

Misr Allecha is a spiced red lentil puree.

Soak lentils for one hour. Cook for 1/2 hour. Drain. Mash and set aside.

In dry pan over moderate low heat, stir fry the onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add the oil and stir fry for 1 minute more.

Add the mashed lentils, tumeric, salt and chili. Mix well. Add the water and cook for 3-4 mins longer to reduce the mixture to a thick, red, well spiced puree.

Serve warm with Injeera.

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