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Lentil Stew

A home-style Lentil Stew made with Oil, Tomato Paste, Black Pepper, Salt, and Water. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 3 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Sort the lentils and soak in tap water for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Rinse in running water and drain.

3. 3

   Peel and finely chop the onions. peel and mash the garlic.

4. 4

   Heat the oil in large pan and saute the onion until golden.

5. 5

   Add tomato paste and paprika and mix.

6. 6

   Add half the water and the garlic,ginger pepper and salt.

7. 7

   Stir well and then add the rest of the water, stir again, cover and bring to boil.

8. 8

   When the water boil, add the lentils, lower the flame and cook 20-30 minutes, until the lentils soften. Serve hot.