Rishta - Lebanese Lentil and Pasta Soup
Servings 3
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup green lentils
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/2 bunch coriander leaves and stems included
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tbsp coriander powder
- 800 ml boiling water
- 2 bouillon cubes I used Knorr herbs
- 1/4 cup macaroni or noodles
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the green lentils in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain.
- Grind the garlic and coriander with little water into a smooth paste.
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add the garlic-coriander paste and saute for around five minutes till it releases a nice aroma.
- Add the coriander powder and saute for two minutes.
- Now add the drained lentils, boiling water and the cubes and cook for five minutes.
- Add in the macaroni, close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for three whistles on medium-high flame.
- Switch off and allow the pressure to go by itself. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve warm!
Notes
You can add 1/2 tsp cumin while adding the coriander powder.
Some recipes use chopped spinach. If you like spinach, finely chop a small bunch and add in the end. Simmer till it gets cooked.
I got a soup of pouring consistency. You can add more lentil or macaroni to make it extra thick and less on fluid.
Some recipes use chopped spinach. If you like spinach, finely chop a small bunch and add in the end. Simmer till it gets cooked.
I got a soup of pouring consistency. You can add more lentil or macaroni to make it extra thick and less on fluid.