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Ethiopian Injera with Berbere Lentil Stew

Name: Ethiopian Injera with Berbere Lentil Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Teff flour, 2 cups; Water, 3 cups; Salt, 1/4 tsp; Red lentils, 1 cup, rinsed; Onion, 1 large, finely chopped; Garlic cloves, 3, minced; Ginger, 1 tbsp, minced; Berbere spice blend, 2 tbsp; Vegetable broth, 3 cups; Diced tomatoes, 1 can (14 oz); Salt, To taste; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Fresh cilantro, Chopped; Lemon wedges

Experience the vibrant flavors of Ethiopia with this authentic Injera paired with a hearty Berbere lentil stew.

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·By Troy·July 25, 2025

Ethiopian Injera with Berbere Lentil Stew — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Injera Batter

For the Berbere Lentil Stew

For the Garnishes

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 487 kcal
Protein: 22.6 g
Carbs: 80.5 g
Fat: 8.8 g
Fiber: 11.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1946 kcal
Protein: 90.2 g
Carbs: 321.8 g
Fat: 35 g
Fiber: 46.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Teff flour 2 cups	800	30	160	4	16
Water 3 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Salt 1/4 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Red lentils 1 cup, rinsed	680	50	114	2	20
Onion 1 large, finely chopped	60	2	14	0	3
Garlic cloves 3, minced	15	1	3	0	0.5
Ginger 1 tbsp, minced	5	0	1	0	0.2
Berbere spice blend 2 tbsp	20	1	4	1	2
Vegetable broth 3 cups	30	2	4	0	1
Diced tomatoes 1 can (14 oz)	90	4	20	0	3
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	28	0
Fresh cilantro Chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Lemon wedges	5	0.1	1.6	0	0.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Injera Batter

1
Mix the batter
In a large bowl, mix teff flour with water until a smooth batter forms.
2
Ferment the batter
Cover the bowl with a towel and let it ferment at room temperature for 24-48 hours. Stir occasionally.
Tip: Let the Injera batter ferment longer for a more authentic sour flavor.
3
Season the batter
Before cooking, stir salt into the batter.

Preparing the Berbere Lentil Stew

1
Sauté onions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, and sauté until golden.
2
Add aromatics and spices
Add garlic, ginger, and Berbere spice, cooking until fragrant.
3
Cook lentils
Stir in lentils, broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until lentils are soft.

How to Make Ethiopian Injera with Berbere Lentil Stew

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Cook Injera
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pour batter to cover the base, cook until holes form on the surface, and the edges lift.
2
Finish the stew
Adjust seasoning, adding more spices if needed, and simmer until thickened.
3
Combine & serve
Serve a large piece of Injera with a generous portion of lentil stew on top.