Shorbat adas

Method

1. 1 Sauté chopped onions and garlic in olive oil for 6 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
2. 2 Add diced carrots and potatoes, stir-fry for 3 minutes.
3. 3 Add the rinsed red lentils, season with cumin powder and turmeric powder, and stir for 1 minute.
4. 4 Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until the beans are tender.
5. 5 Blend thoroughly with a hand blender, season with salt and lemon juice, simmer for 2 minutes, then serve hot.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 32 min

  Replace step 4: cook lentils and vegetables under high pressure for 7 minutes, then let them cool naturally for 8 minutes; reduce the cooking time to about 10 minutes for smoother, more tender lentils that don't require stirring. Blend and add lemon juice only after opening the lid.