Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines
Koshari Tagine / Stew
Chef's Menu Description
A comforting, slow-cooked classic featuring tender cuts braised in a rich, velvety reduction with root vegetables and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- • 300g brown lentils, rinsed
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 4 garlic cloves, minced
- • 400g tinned tomatoes, crushed
- • 2 tsp ground cumin
- • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • 750ml water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot and fry the onion and garlic over medium heat until golden.
2
Phase 2
Add the cumin and coriander and fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Phase 3
Add the lentils, tomatoes, and water and bring to a boil.
4
Phase 4
Cover and cook on low heat for 35 minutes until the lentils are tender.
5
Phase 5
Uncover and simmer for 10 minutes until thick.
6
Phase 6
Season with salt and serve hot over rice.