Somali · beginner
Somali Spiced Red Lentil Stew With Turmeric And Lime
Hearty red lentils simmered with warm spices, tomatoes, green chiles, and finished with fresh coriander and tangy lime juice.
- PREP TIME
- 10 min
- COOK TIME
- 25 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- 02
Add diced yellow onion and garlic, cooking for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- 03
Stir in coriander, turmeric, and cumin, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
- 04
Add rinsed red lentils, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pan.
- 05
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until lentils are soft.
- 06
Turn off the heat, stir in fresh lime juice, and season generously with salt.
- 07
Ladle warm lentil stew into bowls and serve.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Lentil Softening
Simmering quick-cooking red lentils in spiced tomato broth until they break down into a naturally thick, creamy stew.
Notes from the kitchen
- Serve alongside traditional Somali spiced tea and warm flatbread for a complete lunch.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Somali; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
