Spicy Lentil Stew with Mint Yogurt - Kryddig linsgryta med myntayoghurt

SPICY LENTIL STEW WITH MINT YOGURT
Kryddig linsgryta med myntayoghurt

This dish can be served with bread alone, but rice, couscous or bulgur is fine as well.

Serves 4

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon curry
1 teaspoon powdered chili
½ teaspoon chili flakes
some neutral oil for frying
1 chopped onion
2 chopped garlic cloves
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 can finely crushed tomatoes, approx 14 oz
+ ½ can water
1 vegetable bouillon cube
approx 2 lbs boiled lentils
salt, black pepper
0.8 cup thick Turkish yogurt
approx 20 leaves finely chopped fresh mint


Sauté the spices for a few minutes in oil in a spatious saucepan. Add onions, garlic and ginger and cook until tender on low heat without taking color. Add crushed tomatoes, water and bouillon cube and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add the drained lentils and simmer for another 5 minutes. Dilute with more water if needed. Flavor to taste with salt and pepper.

While the stew is simmering, mix yogurt with finely chopped mint leaves and flavor to taste with salt. Serve the lentil stew with mint yogurt and bread or whatever you like.

Enjoy!

Bella