Ethiopian Feast: Yemisir Wot (Berbere Lentils)

Name: Ethiopian Feast: Yemisir Wot (Berbere Lentils)
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut oil; 2 small to medium yellow onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, pureed; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and pureed; 1/2 cup berbere spice; 1 cup dried red lentils, washed; 3 cups water; kosher salt, to taste