World Flavors Cookbook

Azifa (Green Lentil Salad)

A cold green lentil salad flavored with mustard, onions, and green chilies, often served during fasting seasons.

Cuisine: Ethiopia

Ingredients

• 1 cup green lentils
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 tbsp brown mustard
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 jalapeño, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Boil lentils until tender but not mushy. Drain and cool.
2. In a bowl, mix mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, and onions.
3. Gently fold the lentils and jalapeño into the mixture.
4. Serve chilled with injera.