DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY GREEN LENTIL STEW | VEGAN | KAMANDE

Name: DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY GREEN LENTIL STEW | VEGAN | KAMANDE
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 3 Cups boiled Green Lentil; 1 Medium-Size Green Bell Pepper; 1 Medium-Size Onion; 2 Large Tomatoes; 1 handful Coriander; 1 Small Carrot; 1/2 tsp Minced Ginger; 1/2 tsp Minced Garlic; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1/4 tsp Turmeric; 1/2 tbsp Mixed Spices; 3-4 cup water

Viona Cooks @vionacooks

Kenya

Green Lentil Stew is a very simple recipe that is quick to make, healthy, with beautiful flavors and a rich aroma. You play around around with your spices and even add more vegetables like potatoes.
To watch the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhQYgsdquKI&t=9s

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Ingredients

30 Mins

7 servings

3 Cupsboiled Green Lentil
1Medium-Size Green Bell Pepper
1Medium-Size Onion
2Large Tomatoes
1 handfulCoriander
1Small Carrot
1/2 tspMinced Ginger
1/2 tspMinced Garlic
1/2 tspSalt
1/4 tspBlack Pepper
1/4 tspTurmeric
1/2 tbspMixed Spices
3-4 cupwater

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Steps

30 Mins

1

Let the lentil sit in water for 3 hours. This will help in reducing the amount of time needed to boil and save on the fuel. Then boil till they are soft to the touch. In a normal sufuria it will take 35-45 minutes whereas in a pressure cooker 15-20 minutes.
2

In a pre-heated pot or sufuria add in cooking oil, then the onions. Cook till they are brownish yet tender in color, occasional stirring.
3

Add the ginger and garlic. Continue to stir.
4

Add the tomatoes. Give it a quick stir. Cover it and cook it for a minute or so occasional stirring till it produces its juices and its soft.
5

Add the carrots. Give it a stir. Cover it and cook for about a minute, stirring occasionally.
6

Add the spices and stir. Let them cook for few seconds.
7

Add the green lentil. Stir well. Cover with the lid and let them cook for about 2 minutes, occasional stirring.
8

Add the bell pepper, cook for a few seconds then add in the water. Cover and bring it up to a boil. This will take 3 -4 minutes.
9

Switch off the gas. Add the coriander, stir and the food is ready to be served.

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Viona Cooks @vionacooks

on June 27, 2020 14:50

Kenya

My name is Viona Mokeira from Kenya. An Economist by Profession but a Chef at heart. My breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes will be budget-friendly, quick & easy to prepare and very savory. Each recipe, I will walk you through how you can easily recreate the same at home.YouTube: Viona Cooks