Adas Bil Hamod - Lentils With Lemon Juice |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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From One Thousand And One Delights by Nahda Salah. Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs black lentils, about 3 cups (a good substitution is french green lentils) |
1 quart water |
2 peeled chopped potatoes |
2 tablespoons flour |
6 crushed garlic cloves |
1/4 cup chopped coriander |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
1 dash salt |
1 dash pepper |
Directions:
1. Boil lentils in water for 15 minutes. Add the potatoes and continue cooking till lentils are tender, approximately 15 more minutes stirring occasionally.
2. Fry garlic, coriander with tablespoon olive oil until slightly tender. Add to lentils.
3. Mix flour with 2TB water & add to lentils.
4. Cook 15 minutes more on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking/burning. Before serving add lemon juice.
5. Serve hot or cold with pita bread as an appetizer.
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