Moroccan Lentil Curry

Ingredients

• Black lentil 1.5 cups
• Onion 1, chopped
• Olive oil 2 tbsp
• Cumin powder 1.5 tsp
• Coriander powder 1.5 tsp
• Turmeric powder 1.5 tsp
• Cinnamon powder 3/4 tsp
• Black pepper powder 1/2 tsp or more to taste
• Carrots 2, chopped
• Water 5 cups + Chicken cubes 3 (or you can use chicken broth)
• Salt if needed
• Tomato 1 chopped
• Lemon juice 3-4 tbsp
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a pot and saute chopped onions until soft.
2. Add powdered spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper) and carrots and  saute for 1 minute.
3. Next add water and chicken cubes and tomatoes.
4. Cover and cook on low for 30-40 minutes until lentil is cooked.
5. Turn the flame off. Wait for 2 minutes and add lemon juice.
6. Top with fresh coriander and serve immediately with rice.
7. Enjoy!

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Moroccan Lentil Curry

Author: Naush

Ingredients

• Black lentil 1.5 cups
• Onion 1 chopped
• Olive oil 2 tbsp
• Cumin powder 1.5 tsp
• Coriander powder 1.5 tsp
• Turmeric powder 1.5 tsp
• Cinnamon powder 3/4 tsp
• Black pepper powder 1/2 tsp or more to taste
• Carrots 2 chopped
• Water 5 cups + Chicken cubes 3 or you can use chicken broth
• Salt if needed
• Tomato 1 chopped
• Lemon juice 3-4 tbsp
• Fresh coriander leaves chopped

Instructions

• Heat oil in a pot and saute chopped onions until soft.
• Add powdered spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper) and carrots and saute for 1 minute.
• Next add water and chicken cubes and tomatoes.
• Cover and cook on low for 30-40 minutes until lentil is cooked.
• Turn the flame off. Wait for 2 minutes and add lemon juice.
• Top with fresh coriander and serve immediately with rice.
• Enjoy!