Ingredients
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1 cup mixed lentils
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2 cups vegetable broth
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1 large onionsdiced
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5 big carrotchopped
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5-7 stalks celerychopped
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8 garlic cloves
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2 sweet potatochopped into small pieces
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2 Tbsp. tomato paste
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2 Tbsp. crushed red pepper
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2 Tbsp. ground cumin
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2 Tbsp. ground coriander
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1 tsp. ground black pepper
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3 Tbsp. coconut oil
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1/2 cup cilantro chopped
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6 bay leaves
Directions
This delicious stew is a complete meal in itself. A perfect comfort food for a fall or winter day.
Steps
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Soak & cook LentilsSoaked 1 cup of lentils overnight in 2 cups of water. The next morning, lentils should almost double in size. Now use either an instant pot / crock pot or stove method to cook lentils. In an instant pot, add the lentils with 2 cups of water, 1 tsp of salt, and pressure cook on high for 8 mins. In a crock pot, cook similarly on high for 4-5 hours. On the stove use a heavy bottom pan. Add soaked lentils with salt and 2 cups of water, cover halfway with lid and cook on medium heat for 20-25 mins or until lentils are soft. Test by squeezing a small amount between fingertips - they should easily get soft. |
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Cook veggiesIn a pan, heat the coconut oil. Add garlic, cook slightly, add onions, and cook until translucent. At this point, add cilantro and mix it well with the onion, cook for 1 minute. Now add carrots, sweet potatoes, and celery. Cook until soft. |
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Add spices, broth, lentils and simmerAdd tomato paste, chilli flakes, cumin, coridander, black pepper powders & salt. Mix well. Now add the broth & bay leaves . Mix everything together very well. Add the cooked lentils. Cover the pan and slow cook for 5-6 mins until all the flavors blend together and the stew thickens a bit. |
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Check thicknessIf the stew is watery, mash the sweet potatoes in it, they will help to thicken the stew. Turn off the heat and serve hot. |
