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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.