Gheymeh

Ingredients

• 200 g of lentils
• 400 g of tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 2 teaspoons of chili dices
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon of wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder

Method

1. Rinse and soak the lentils, then cook them in salted water for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
2. Chop the onion and garlic, then fry in a pan with olive oil until golden brown.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, adding a little water if necessary.
4. While the tomatoes are cooking, prepare the spice mix by combining sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger.
5. Add the spice mix and vinegar to the tomatoes, then reduce the sauce to a good consistency.
6. Finally, add the lentils and cook for 5-10 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot with rice.