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A traditional Jordanian lentil dish, perfect for Ramadan.
01:15:00 total
Serves 6
medium
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Ingredients
- lentils - 0.5 cup (half a cup)
- flour - 1 cup (for dough and dusting)
- salt - to taste (a pinch for dough, adjust to taste for dish)
- water - to taste (half a cup for dough, adjust as needed)
- yogurt - 1 kilo (1 kilo)
- starch - 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon)
- olive oil - to taste (as needed for frying onions)
- large onion - 1 (sliced for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare Lentils: Boil half a cup of lentils until fully cooked without breaking down, then drain.
- Make Dough: Combine 1 cup of flour with a pinch of salt and half a cup of water to form a cohesive dough. Knead well.
- Roll and Cut Dough: Roll out the dough, sprinkle with flour, and cut into small pieces.
- Prepare Yogurt Mixture: Mix 1 kilo of yogurt with a cup of water and a tablespoon of starch. Beat well.
- Fry Onions: In a pan with olive oil, fry a large sliced onion until golden.
- Combine and Cook: Add the yogurt mixture to the fried onions, bring to a boil, then add the lentils and dough pieces. Season with salt to taste and cook until the dough is done.
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