This is yummy. I don't pre-soak the green lentils.
Lentil tagine (serves 4)
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp cayenne pepper
400ml vegetable stock
100g green lentils
100g red lentils
2 red peppers, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
3 celery sticks, finely chopped
225g sweet potato, peeled and chopped
400g tin chopped tomatoes
juice of 1 lime (~1½ tbsp)
handful chopped fresh coriander
- fry onion for 10 minutes, until beginning to soften
- add garlic, ginger, spices, green lentils and stock, cover and simmer for 20 minutes
- add red lentils, vegetables and chopped tomatoes, and simmer for a further 30 minutes
- stir in lime juice and fresh coriander, and season to taste