While technically possible, freezing is not recommended as the texture of the lentils and fresh vegetables can become mushy upon thawing. It's best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated.

How can I make this spicier?

Leave some of the seeds in the jalapeño, or add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of Ethiopian berbere spice blend.

What can I serve Azifa with?

Azifa is traditionally served as a side dish with other Ethiopian stews like Doro Wat or Misir Wot, and of course, with injera. It also makes a great light lunch on its own or as a side to grilled chicken or fish.

Can I use canned lentils?

While fresh is always preferred for texture, you can use canned green or brown lentils. Make sure to rinse them very thoroughly to remove excess sodium and drain them well before using. You won't need to boil them, just rinse and mash slightly.

Azifa Recipe: How To Make Ethiopian Green Lentil Salad

Azifa Recipe: How to Make Ethiopian Green Lentil Salad

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Azifa is a delicious cold lentil dish that goes along very well with any Ethiopian meal. Learn how to make this dish by using this simple recipe. Here you find all the ingredients you need to make this traditional Ethiopian dish.

Author: Sara Bayou
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 1 servings 1x
Category: Side Dishes
Method: Boil/Mix
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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1 cup (240 ml / 200g) of green lentils
1 seeded and finely chopped jalapeño pepper [~15g]
¼ cup (60 ml / 40g) onions (finely chopped)
¼ tbsp (3.75 ml / 0.5g) turmeric powder
1 tbsp (15 ml / 7g) ginger powder
2 tbsp (30 ml / 28g) olive oil
3 tbsp (45 ml / 45g) lime juice

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Instructions

Add the lentils to a medium-sized pot, pour some water, and boil for 30 min. – until the lentils get soft.
Drain the lentils with a strainer and rinse them with some cold water. Then put them into a mixing bowl and stir them until they are slightly mashed.
Cut up the jalapeños and onions into fine pieces.
Mix the jalapeño, onions, turmeric, ginger, olive oil, and lime juice with the lentils, and stir them together well.

Notes

Put the Azifa in the fridge to chill until it’s time to serve.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 120g
Calories: 210 kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://ethiopianroots.com/azifa-recipe/