Lentils Stew Recipe (Healthy Lunch ideas)

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Channel: Eat East Indian · 2016 · Howto & Style

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Here is an easy lentils recipe with veggies and flavoured with Zaatar.This one pot dish can be made in bulk and enjoyed anytime during the day.  

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Ingredients/Method

1 cup light brown Lentils
1/2 cup dark brown lentils
1/2 cup chopped onion
3-4 garlic cloves
2-3 chopped carrots
2-3 chopped potatoes
Salt per taste
1 tsp paprika/cayenne or red chilli powder
2 tbsp zaatar
2-3 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
6-8 cups of water (dependent on quantity you are cooking)
1 tsp pepper for seasoning

- Soak the lentils in water overnight or at least 30 mins. 
- Heat oil in the cooker. Fry cumin, onions and garlic.
- Add salt, paprika and zaatar.
- Mix well. Add veggies and lentils.
(discard the water lentils were soaking in)
- Add water. Adjust seasoning and serve with flatbread of your choice.

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