What of after Christmas-Red Lentil Stew

December is a time where people go all out on eating. Its the one month where a silent rule of eating is broken, (eat with no limits). Lots of invitations to lunches, dinners and barbecues. Then comes January where were we make resolutions about living a healthier lifestyle.

After December the invitations stop, However this January I had to host a family meeting, I had no clue as to what I would cook, because one we have over eaten in December, especially meat and other delicacies. Given a choice I would have made tea and sweet potatoes. I needed to find a well balanced meal that people can enjoy. I spoke to one of my sisters trying to come up with a simple meal and an idea came,( it helps to ask what can I cook?)

This is a simple red lentil stew that is amazing, healthy and delicious. ENJOY.

prep time: 20 mins

cooking time: 1 hour

Total time: 1 hr 20 mins

serves: 8-10

INGREDIENTS

4 medium onions chopped

2 Medium tomatoes chopped

I small packet of tomato paste

1 bulb of garlic crushed

1 packet of red lentils

250ml coconut cream

500g minced meat

salt and black pepper

Dhania.

METHOD.

1. Wash the red lentils twice, and soak in water for 30 mins
2. Boil the lentils until it becomes soft.
3. Fry the onions til they are transparent, add garlic and stir for 5 mins
4. Add in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and black pepper, cover for 5 mins.
5. Add in the minced meat and cook for 15 mins
6. Pour in the red lentils and coconut cream
7. let the stew cook for 10 mins ( if you see the mixture is becoming thick, add two glasses of water) the idea is for it to be stew.
8. add dhania
9. serve with cumin rice and steamed cabbage

PS: I didn’t have any leftovers, all was eaten.