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Ethiopian Spiced Lentil & Millet Porridge with Ginger-Turmeric Broth

Prep 12 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 1 · medium

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Ethiopian Spiced Lentil & Millet Porridge with Ginger-Turmeric Broth

A warming, aromatic breakfast inspired by Ethiopian misir wat traditions. Creamy millet porridge topped with spiced red lentils, sautéed mustard greens, and toasted seeds, served with a golden turmeric-ginger broth for dipping.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup millet, dry
  • 1/3 cup red lentils, dry
  • 3 cups vegetable broth, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk, unsweetened, full-fat
  • 1 1/2 cups mustard greens, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds, crushed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, raw
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, raw
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.

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