Cook Dinner with Me | Ades (lentils) & Dabo 🇸🇸

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds nutrients while cornmeal is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, and water is the most economical.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener, while agave syrup can be less costly.

Fry onions until slightly golden.

Add tomatoes and fry together for a minute.

Add beef seasoning (or vegetable seasoning for vegan), garam masala, and cumin powder; stir until fragrant.

Add water and then tomato paste and garlic paste.

Wash red lentils until water runs clear, then add to the pot.

Add roughly 6 cups of water and bring to a boil on high heat.

Cover with the lid at an angle to prevent boiling over and cook on medium to low heat until lentils are cooked.

Prepare dough for dble, allowing yeast to work.

Divide the dough into 2-3 parts for easier rolling.

Roll the dough and cut into individual pieces.

Heat oil and fry dble in batches until cooked, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Taste the stew and adjust salt to taste; add water to reach preferred consistency.

Blend the lentils roughly with a cooking stick or hand blender for texture.

Turn off heat and serve.

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