QUICK ERITREAN LENTILS

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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

1 -1 1/2 cup red lentil
1 -2 cup coconut milk
3 -4 cups water
1 tablespoon madras curry
2 onions
2 -3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt

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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