Lentil stew Moroccan style (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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One garlic clove.
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250 grams of green lentils.
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One onion.
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A splash of olive oil.
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One tablespoon of tomato paste.
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Two tablespoons of diced tomato pulp.
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A teaspoonful of ground cumin.
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Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder.
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A teaspoon of powdered coriander.
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Salt and black pepper to season.
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One bay leaf.
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Cayenne pepper (optional).
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Water.
# Instructions:
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In a pressure cooker, sauté the chopped onion and garlic in a nice glug of olive oil. Toss in the tomato paste and the tomato pulp.
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Put the lentils in, pour one and a half times their volume of water on them, and mix in the spices: coriander, cumin, turmeric, a bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and some cayenne pepper if you like it spicy.
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Cook under pressure at medium heat and start timing 15 minutes as soon as the cooker begins whistling.
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If you’re not using a pressure cooker, add three times the lentil volume in water instead. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 25 minutes.
# Notes:
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Two different cooking methods to choose from.
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Cayenne pepper is optional for adding a spicy kick.