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13 Lentil Recipes from Around the World

Find globally inspired recipes featuring lentil. Open any dish to see its full ingredients, timing, and cooking steps.

13 published recipes · Worldwide flavors · Halal-friendly ingredient guidance

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These are existing recipes published on Cooking Culmination, selected by their recipe details. Choose a dish to see its ingredients, timing, and step-by-step method. Check product labels and halal certification for meat, stock, sauces, and other packaged ingredients.

  1. Recipe cover: Bengali Golden Lentil Stew With Crisp Turmeric Cod

    Recipe 1 · Bengali

    Bengali Golden Lentil Stew With Crisp Turmeric Cod

    Sunlit yellow split lentils dry-roasted and simmered with ginger, served alongside pan-seared turmeric-dusted fish fillets.

    40 min · beginner

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  2. Recipe cover: Egyptian Koshari Skillet With Garlic Tomato Sauce And Crispy Onions

    Recipe 2 · Egyptian

    Egyptian Koshari Skillet With Garlic Tomato Sauce And Crispy Onions

    A comforting single-skillet homage to Egypt's iconic street food, combining tender lentils, rice, and macaroni topped with zesty garlic tomato sauce and sweet crispy onions.

    45 min · intermediate

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  3. Recipe cover: Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentil Stew With Garlic Butter

    Recipe 3 · ethiopian

    Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentil Stew With Garlic Butter

    A comforting earthy dish of split red lentils simmered with tomato berbere garlic and finished with spiced clarified butter.

    40 min · beginner

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  4. Recipe cover: Gazan Spicy Garlic And Dill Red Lentil Stew

    Recipe 4 · Palestinian

    Gazan Spicy Garlic And Dill Red Lentil Stew

    A vibrant Gazan red lentil stew infused with lightly crushed dill seeds, minced hot red pepper, and fragrant garlic.

    35 min · beginner

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  5. Recipe cover: Iranian Garlic Eggplant And Yellow Lentil Dip

    Recipe 5 · Iranian

    Iranian Garlic Eggplant And Yellow Lentil Dip

    A velvety mashed eggplant and split pea dish finished with aromatic mint oil and caramelized garlic.

    50 min · beginner

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  6. Recipe cover: Karachi Style Chicken Haleem Stew

    Recipe 6 · Pakistani

    Karachi Style Chicken Haleem Stew

    A comforting Pakistani stew blending tender shredded chicken, cracked wheat, and lentils, simmered with warming spices and garnished with crispy fried onions.

    60 min · intermediate

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  7. Recipe cover: Kathmandu Tempered Yellow Lentil Stew

    Recipe 7 · Nepalese

    Kathmandu Tempered Yellow Lentil Stew

    Nourishing Nepalese comfort stew made from yellow split peas and finished with a aromatic hot mustard oil garlic infusion.

    40 min · beginner

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  8. Recipe cover: Lebanese Caramelized Onion Bulgur Pilaf With Crispy Shallots

    Recipe 8 · Lebanese

    Lebanese Caramelized Onion Bulgur Pilaf With Crispy Shallots

    A deep savory grain pilaf using brown bulgur and brown lentils, cooked in a dark caramelized onion broth and topped with crispy onions.

    50 min · beginner

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  9. Recipe cover: Moroccan Harissa Red Lentil Stew With Roasted Zucchini

    Recipe 9 · Moroccan

    Moroccan Harissa Red Lentil Stew With Roasted Zucchini

    A comforting vegetarian red lentil stew infused with spicy harissa and tomatoes, served alongside caramelised roasted zucchini slices.

    45 min · beginner

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  10. Recipe cover: Punjabi Creamy Black Lentil Stew

    Recipe 10 · Punjabi

    Punjabi Creamy Black Lentil Stew

    Rich stew of whole black lentils and red kidney beans slow-simmered with butter, tomato, cream, and warm spices.

    65 min · beginner

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  11. Recipe cover: Somali Spiced Red Lentil Stew With Turmeric And Lime

    Recipe 11 · Somali

    Somali Spiced Red Lentil Stew With Turmeric And Lime

    Hearty red lentils simmered with warm spices, tomatoes, green chiles, and finished with fresh coriander and tangy lime juice.

    35 min · beginner

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  12. Recipe cover: Sri Lankan Coconut Braised Snake Gourd And Red Lentils

    Recipe 12 · Sri Lankan

    Sri Lankan Coconut Braised Snake Gourd And Red Lentils

    Tender slices of snake gourd cooked with red lentils in a coconut milk broth infused with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies.

    35 min · beginner

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  13. Recipe cover: Turkish Red Lentil Stew With Pul Biber Butter

    Recipe 13 · Turkish

    Turkish Red Lentil Stew With Pul Biber Butter

    Silky red lentil and vegetable stew finished with a hot, aromatic chili-mint sizzled butter.

    35 min · beginner

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