Recipe - Lentil And Greens Khoreshe

1 lg Onion; finely chopped
1/3 cup Oil
1 teaspoon Turmeric
2 One half cup Water
One fourth cup Lemon or lime juice
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 Green onions; chopped
One half pound Spinach leaves
coarsely chopped
One fourth pound Fresh parsley; chopped
2 ounce Fresh cilantro; chopped
2 ounce Tareh; chopped
OR chopped garlic chives
1 cup Brown lentils; rinsed

A 'khoreshe' is a saucelike main dish, to be served with rice. 'Tareh'
resembles leeks, but much smaller, and has a garlic flavor.

In a heavy pan, brown the onion in oil over medium heat, stirring
frequently. Add turmeric and fry for another minute or so. Add remaining
ingredients, stir, and cover. Decrease heat to low and let simmer until
lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Adjust seasonings if necessary and
serve khoreshe with the best quality of rice you can obtain; basmati is
what I recommend. Wholemeal flatbread is nice also, especially for dipping
into the khoreshe.

Variation: Substitute One half pound of fresh or frozen fava beans for the
lentils. Decrease water to 1One half cups.

Copyright 1995 Karen Mintzias Redondo Beach, CA USA

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