How to cook marag adas? | Lentil/Adas soup | Kuwait Recipe

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dry beans

Split peas are high in protein and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth enhances flavor without added cost.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients and is often less expensive.

Rinse lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add ground onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced carrots, potatoes, and ground green bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate ground tomato and ground squash, cooking until they soften, about 5 minutes.

Add lentils, water, veggie cube, cumin, coriander powder, turmeric powder, black pepper, chili powder, and salt.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are tender.

Stir in tomato paste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Garnish with coriander leaves before serving.

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