Egyptian Lentil Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew made with lentils, perfect for a chilly evening. This recipe is inspired by traditional Egyptian cuisine.
Ingredients
- ●250g lentil
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 medium carrotpeeled and chopped
- ●2 medium tomatochopped
- ●1 tsp cuminground
- ●1 tsp corianderground
- ●1 tsp paprikaground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Heat some oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic, carrot, and tomato to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Add the lentil, cumin, coriander, and paprika to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Add enough water to the pot to cover the lentil mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 6
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- 7
Remove the pot from the oven and season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.