African Cuisine

Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew

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A spiced Ethiopian red lentil stew, costed to the penny. A bag of cheap lentils simmered soft with warming spices to feed the family for pennies a bowl.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 35 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.39

Approx £1.58 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Fry the finely chopped onion in the oil for 6 minutes until soft, then add the garlic, ginger paste, paprika, cumin and turmeric and cook for 1 minute.
  2. 2
    Stir in the tomato puree and cook for another minute until it darkens.
  3. 3
    Add the rinsed lentils, crumbled stock cube and about 800ml water, and bring to a simmer.
  4. 4
    Cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring now and then, until the lentils are soft and the stew is thick, then season and serve.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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