Lentil& Greens Khoreshe

* Exported from MasterCook *

LENTIL & GREENS KHORESHE

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main dish Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lg Onion -- finely chopped
1/3 c Oil
1 t Turmeric
2 1/2 c Water
1/4 c Lemon or lime juice
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 Green onions -- chopped
1/2 lb Spinach leaves
-- coarsely chopped
1/4 lb Fresh parsley -- chopped
2 oz Fresh cilantro -- chopped
2 oz Tareh -- chopped
-OR chopped garlic chives
1 c Brown lentils -- rinsed

A 'khoreshe' is a sauce-like main dish, to be served
with rice. 'Tareh' resembles leeks, but much smaller,
and has a garlic flavor.

In a heavy pan, brown the onion in oil over medium
heat, stirring frequently. Add turmeric and fry for
another minute or so. Add remaining ingredients,
stir, and cover. Decrease heat to low and let simmer
until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Adjust
seasonings if necessary and serve khoreshe with the
best quality of rice you can obtain; basmati is what I
recommend. Wholemeal flatbread is nice also,
especially for dipping into the khoreshe.

Variation: Substitute 1/2 pound of fresh or frozen
fava beans for the lentils. Decrease water to 1-1/2
cups.

Copyright 1995 Karen Mintzias Redondo Beach, CA USA ---



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