Lentil stew with rice, coconut milk and cilantro

Lentil stew with rice, coconut milk and cilantro

Ingredients

• Lentils 175 g
• Coconut milk 200 ml
• Water 700 ml
• Tomatoes 185 g
• Onions 125 g
• Garlic 15 g
• Ginger root 15 g
• Tomato paste 100 g
• Chili pepper 7 g
• Cilantro 15 g
• Green onions 30 g
• Round rice 720 g
• Ground cumin (cumin) 1 g
• Ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Soak lentils for 2 hours.
2. Fry onions, ginger, garlic and chili peppers until golden brown. Add tomato paste and spices. Fry over low heat for 5 minutes. Place in a saucepan and add washed lentils.
3. Add water, cover the pan with a lid and simmer over low heat for 1–1.5 hours.
4. Pour coconut milk into a saucepan and simmer until slightly thick. Finally, add herbs and spices to taste.
5. Serve stew with boiled rice, garnish with cilantro leaves.