Ethiopian Lentil Mesir Wat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups red lentils
1/2 cup medium onion (finely chopped)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
5 garlic cloves (peeled and finely chopped or mashed)
1/3 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons bebere seasoning
100 ml tomatoes, crushed

Preparation

Wash lentils few times with water.
Leave in water (tap water) in bowl.
In a pot add oil and onion. Saute until it starts to brown.
Add berbere and let simmer for about 20 minutes stirring frequently and add 1/4 cup of water as needed.
Drain lentils and add to the pot.
Stir frequently until tender for about 20 minute.
Add 2 cups of water.
Bring to boil and simmer covered in medium-low heat for about 20 minutes.
Stir occasionally untill tender.