Algerian Adess - Traditional Lentil Soup / Stew - Family Recipe!

Ingredients

• 2 cups green lentils
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 courgette, grated
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
• olive oil, to fry
• 2 pints water
• 1 lamb stock cube or beef stock cube
• salt & pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (if not soaking lentils)
• 4 pieces lamb or chicken, enough for your family
• 1/2 teaspoon tomato puree (or paste)

Directions

1. 1

   Gently fry onion & garlic until golden, add meat, seal all sides, then add rest of ingredients.

2. 2

   Cook in pressure cooker on medium heat for 40 - 45 minutes Add more water if you like it thinner consitency. Serve with plently of olive oil & bread!

3. 3

   NB: You can also put the lentils in a bowl to soak overnight or during day before you cook & omit the bicarb.