QUICK ERITREAN LENTILS
A quick and easy version of Eritrean/Ethiopian lentils. Could also be called curry lentils. The great thing is that you can leave this at a simmer and walk away, just stirring occasionally and adding more water until you reach the desired consistency.
Provided by Food Snob in Israel
Categories Lentil
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop onions and garlic finely.
- Sauté in oil over heat in a large pot
- Add Madras curry and sauté a few more seconds.
- Add red lentils and coconut milk.
- Stir and let mixture sit a few moments.
- Add water.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally, until this has reached a nice mushy, stew-y consistency. Remove from heat and salt liberally to taste (may need a teaspoon or more of salt).
- Serve over injera, rice or just eat plain with bread. Freezes well. Reheats well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 8.5, Sodium 31.1, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 9.8
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Krystal Snyder
krystals1@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this dish was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the lentils were cooked perfectly.
2003 2u
2.2u34@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I usually make a big batch of lentils on the weekend and then use them to make this dish during the week.
Jenifer Manley
m@hotmail.comI've made this dish for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it with injera bread.
Sammy Perez Lebron
p@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. My kids loved the mild flavor and the creamy texture.
Ms Simu
ms.s82@hotmail.frI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lentils turned out mushy. I think I might have cooked them for too long.
Maricel Villar
villar54@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I always have lentils in my pantry, so I can whip this up in no time.
Mano Cutie
cutie_mano97@aol.comI love the creamy texture of this dish. The lentils and tomatoes cook together to create a sauce that is both flavorful and satisfying.
A n
n-a@hotmail.co.ukThis dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.
Gangster Rohan
gangster-rohan@aol.comI'm a big fan of Eritrean food and this dish did not disappoint. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were spot-on.
Boitumelo Boitytk
boitytk_boitumelo31@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great starting point for creating your own Eritrean lentil dish. I added some extra vegetables and spices to make it my own.
Nansukusa Getrude
getrude@yahoo.comI had a hard time finding berbere, but I was able to substitute another Ethiopian spice blend. The dish still turned out great!
Muhammad Buksh
m-buksh70@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less berbere next time.
Md Sijan
mdsijan@yahoo.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make.
asma Bybi
bybi@aol.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I added some extra vegetables to make it a complete meal.
m suham
suhamm93@gmail.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavors.
Inge De lange
d_inge9@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of lentils, tomatoes, and spices.
Ajibike Ojediran
a27@aol.comI'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The lentils were so flavorful and the sauce was creamy and delicious.
Shannon Mckenzie
shannon@hotmail.frThis Eritrean lentil dish was a hit with my family! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the hint of spice from the berbere.