Algerian Adess - Traditional Lentil Soup / Stew - Family Recipe!

Um Safia's Note:

This is my family recipe for adess. I often cook it in the pressure cooker as it saves a lot of time! This recipe freezes well & is simple to make.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 cups green lentils
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 carrot , grated
• 1 courgette , grated
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
• olive oil , to fry
• 2 pints water
• 1 lamb stock cube or 1 beef stock cube
• salt & pepper
• ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (if not soaking lentils)
• 4 pieces lamb or 4 pieces chicken , enough for your family
• ½ teaspoon tomato puree (or paste)

Directions:

1. Gently fry onion & garlic until golden, add meat, seal all sides, then add rest of ingredients.
2. Cook in pressure cooker on medium heat for 40 - 45 minutes Add more water if you like it thinner consitency. Serve with plently of olive oil & bread!
3. NB: You can also put the lentils in a bowl to soak overnight or during day before you cook & omit the bicarb.