YESIMIR MEREKHE – BROWN LENTIL STEW
- Place lentils in large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, and simmer until lentils are still slightly hard, about 45 minutes.
- Drain and reserve cooking liquid.
- Puree lentils in a blender or with a potato masher, adding cooking liquid as needed, until thinned but still chunky.
- Place another large pot with olive oil over medium heat, add garlic, onion, carrot, celery and turmeric, and cook about 8 minutes. Stir in lentils with reserved cooking liquid.
- Cover and simmer on low heat until lentils are completely cooked, about 20 minutes. Season with salt. Serve hot.