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Gazan Spicy Garlic And Dill Red Lentil Stew

Name: Gazan Spicy Garlic And Dill Red Lentil Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Palestinian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 small red chili pepper, minced; 1 tbsp dill seeds, lightly crushed; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed

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

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 35 min

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Technique to learn

Pulsed Whisking

Rapidly whisking soft cooked lentils breaks down their cell walls to naturally thicken the stew without added starch.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion for 4 minutes until translucent.
Step 2: Add the crushed garlic, minced red chili, crushed dill seeds, and ground cumin, sautéing for 2 minutes until aromatic.
Step 3: Add the rinsed red lentils and stir to coat them in the spiced oil.

Step 4: Pour in 4 cups of water, bring to a rolling boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until lentils collapse.

Step 5: Whisk the stew vigorously to break down the lentils into a thick, velvety consistency.

Step 6: Stir in the lemon juice and salt to taste, simmer for 2 more minutes, and remove from heat.

Cooking tips

Crushing the dill seeds in a mortar and pestle unleashes their essential oils and distinct Gazan flavor profile.
Adjust the chili content to suit your spice tolerance.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Palestinian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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