Misir Alicha

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils provide more fiber and protein.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

tomato paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes reduce preservatives and enhance flavor.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper adds sweetness without heat.

Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add 1/2 cup chopped red onion to the pan and cook until medium brown, using smell to gauge doneness.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of ginger and cook briefly.

Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

Rinse 1 cup of dry red lentils and add to the pan.

Pour in 3 cups of water and cover the pan, allowing it to cook for about 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, check the lentils and cook for an additional 5 minutes if needed.

Optionally, add chopped jalapeno peppers for heat.

Finish by adding 1 teaspoon of cardamom, either whole or ground, and turn off the heat.

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