Misir Alicha (Mild Red Lentil and Turmeric Stew)
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Ingredients
- 300 g red lentils
- 2 red onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 15 g fresh ginger
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Protein
- 19.2 g
- Carbohydrate
- 49.8 g
- of which sugars
- 5.8 g
- Fat
- 11.3 g
- of which saturates
- 1.1 g
- Fibre
- 5.8 g
- Salt
- 0.03 g
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Method
- 1
Rinse the red lentils well.
- 2
Peel and chop the onions, then cook in the vegetable oil over low heat for 8 minutes until soft.
- 3
Stir in the garlic, ginger and turmeric and cook for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the lentils and 700ml water, bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft.
- 5
Season to taste and serve with flatbreads.
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