Our Guests Loved this Lentil Stew| How to Make Delicious Kamande Stew with 1kg Lentils

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and provide similar texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often more affordable and still nutritious.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can provide a similar aromatic quality.

Soak lentils overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked lentils.

Boil lentils in a pressure cooker for 5 minutes after it starts producing steam.

Heat cooking oil in a large pot and fry onions until light golden.

Add minced garlic and stir frequently to prevent burning.

Stir in grated tomatoes and add tomato paste; mix well and simmer for 2 minutes.

Add salt, paprika, and curry powder; simmer for 2 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and a little water; bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.

Add cooked lentils and enough water to cover the mixture; stir well.

Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until everything is well combined and thickened.

Add chopped green pepper and cilantro; stir in before serving.

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