Ingredients
1½ pounds (about 3 cups) lentils
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 Tablespoons flour
1 Tablespoon water
6 garlic cloves, crushed
¼ cup coriander, chopped
¼ cup lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Serves 8 to 10.
Procedure
In a pot, boil lentils in water for 15 minutes.
Add the potatoes and continue cooking until both vegetables are tender.
Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry garlic and coriander until slightly tender (about 5 minutes).
Add mixture to pot of lentils and potatoes.
Mix flour with water in a little bowl.
Add this to the pot of lentil mixture.
Cook 30 minutes on medium heat.
Before serving, add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot or cold with pita bread.
