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

• 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 1 beef stock cube
• salt & pepper
• 12 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (if not soaking lentils)
• 4 pieces lamb or 4 pieces chicken, enough for your family
• 12 teaspoon tomato puree (or paste)

1. Gently fry onion & garlic until golden, add meat, seal all sides, then add rest of ingredients.
2. Cook in pressure cooker on medium heat for 40 - 45 minutes Add more water if you like it thinner consitency.
3. Serve with plently of olive oil & bread!
4. NB: You can also put the lentils in a bowl to soak overnight or during day before you cook & omit the bicarb.

green lentils, onion, garlic, carrot, courgette, mint, hanout spice mix, olive oil, water, beef, salt, bicarbonate of soda, lamb, tomato puree

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/algerian-adess-traditional-lentil-soup-stew-family-recipe-286020 (may not work)