Main course · East African

Digir (Somali Lentil Stew with Rice)

Name: Digir (Somali Lentil Stew with Rice)
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: East African
Ingredients: 300 g red lentils; 300 g basmati rice; 2 red onion; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tsp ground cumin; 200 g ripe plum tomatoes; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

40 min Serves 4 ~618 kcal/serving ~£4.00 (£1.00/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-freeVeganVegetarian

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Ingredients

300 g red lentils
300 g basmati rice
2 red onion
3 garlic cloves
1 tsp ground cumin
200 g ripe plum tomatoes
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 618 kcal
Protein: 25.2 g
Carbohydrate: 108.6 g
of which sugars: 7 g
Fat: 8.8 g
of which saturates: 1 g
Fibre: 7.2 g
Salt: 0.04 g

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Method

1
Cook the basmati rice according to the pack instructions.
2
Rinse the lentils well.
3
Peel and chop the onion, then fry in the vegetable oil for 8 minutes until softened.
4
Stir in the garlic and cumin, then add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
5
Add the lentils and 700ml water, bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes until soft.
6
Serve with the rice.

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