Easy Lentil Stew Recipe | Quick One-Pot Lentils for Rice, Chapati & Ugali #onepotmeals #lentilstew

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while sunflower oil is more budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade broth is healthier and more flavorful.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor, while carrots are often cheaper.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Ground coriander provides a similar flavor profile with health benefits.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook briefly.

Incorporate lentils and optional diced carrots; mix well.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Add paprika, turmeric, cumin/curry powder, salt, black pepper, and coriander; stir to combine.

Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.

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