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Turkish Lentil Stew

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Serving Size  : 4   Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
       1  cup           red lentils
       1  unit          large onion -- chopped
       4  clove         garlic -- minced
       1  tablespoon    butter
       1  pound         beef or lamb -- cut into 1" cubes
       1  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
     1/4  teaspoon      chilli powder
       1  teaspoon      tumeric
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin
     1/4  cup           rice
       2  cup           water
          unit          juice of 1 lime

How to make Turkish Lentil Stew?

Soak lentils.

1. Brown chopped onions and garlic in butter.
2. Add lentils, then the meat, and enough water to cover (about a cup).
3. Add salt, pepper, chilli, cumin and tumeric.
4. Bring to the boil and simmer for about one hour, then add the rice and another cup of water.
5. Stir well and cook 20-30 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
6. Lime juice should be added just before serving.

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