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Moroccan Lentil Stew Recipe with Raisins

Moroccan Lentil Stew Recipe With Raisins is an African flavourful delicacy that uses authentic Moroccan spices. This dish is specially savoured in winters. The local home cooks use winter vegetables paired with dry lentils/ chickpeas to prepare this slow cooked recipe. Serve Moroccan Lentil Stew Recipe With Raisins with quinoa or warm . If you like this recipe, you can also try

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Ingredients

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Onion
  • Ginger
  • Celery
  • Carrot (Gajjar)
  • Sweet Potato
  • Lukewarm Water
  • Green Moong Dal (Split)
  • Raisins
  • Salt
  • Lemon wedges
  • Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
  • Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
  • Paprika powder
  • Turmeric powder (Haldi)
  • Garlic powder
  • Cumin seeds (Jeera)
  • Cloves (Laung)

Preparation

  1. 1To start making Moroccan Lentil stew with raisins, make Moroccan spice mix first. Blend all the ingredients mentioned for the spice mix and keep aside. We will need 1-1/2 teaspoons of this mixture to this recipe.
  2. 2Heat oil over medium in a pressure cooker.
  3. 3Add onions and sauté until translucent.Add ginger and sauté until fragrant.
  4. 4Add the chopped celery, cook until they are soft.
  5. 5Add the prepared moroccan spice mixture, toast them until fragrant.
  6. 6Add tomato paste and cook until it is caramelized.
  7. 7Add diced carrots, sweet potato and cook until tender.
  8. 8Now add lentils, vegetable stalk, water and season with required salt. Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles on medium flame.
  9. 9Switch off and open the cooker once the pressure is down.When lentils are tender, check for salt.
  10. 10Add chopped raisins and stir well. garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve warm with couscous or rice.