Shorbath Adas ~ Emirati Lentil Soup
Servings 3
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 onion sliced
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/2 cup red lentils washed and drained
- 3 cups water
- 1 stock cube crushed
- 1 loomi
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan or pressure cooker.
- Fry the garlic mince briefly.
- Add the onion and saute till wilted.
- Add in the cumin and cinnamon powders and saute for a minutes.
- Add the lentils, water, stock cube and the loomi (give it a little cut to release its flavors) and give a good mix.
- Adjust seasoning and cook till done. If using a pressure cooker, one whistle will do, and allow the pressure to go by itself.
- Mix well and smash up the lentils. Take the loomi out and discard it.
- Serve warm garnished with coriander leaves.
Notes
Some people like to chew and eat the loomi, it seems. If you love tangy flavors, you can try doing that.
Add more boiling water if the soup is too thick.
Add more boiling water if the soup is too thick.