Green Lentil Salad (Azifa)

Engrossed's Note:

From: “The Essential African Cookbook” by Rosamund Grant.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup green lentil , soaked overnight (8 oz)
• 2 tomatoes , peeled and chopped
• 1 red onion , finely chopped
• 1 green chili pepper , seeded and chopped
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon prepared mustard
• salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Directions:

1. Place the lentils in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil.
2. Simmer for 45 minutes until soft, drain, then turn into a bowl and mash lightly with a potato masher.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Adjust seasonings to taste.
4. Chill before serving as an accompaniment to a meat or fish dish.

Reviews

[LilKiwiChicken]

I made this to serve as an accompaniment to your beautiful curry recipe. This was so simple but so tasty, I didn't soak the lentils overnight but boiled them, drained them & rinsed with cold water then cooked them (stops them going grey) - I used puy lentils. You should always read the recipe through and this was no exception, I didn't have time to chill this and it was lovely warm, however I ate the leftovers cold for lunch the next day and they tasted even better, the flavours just melded together beautifully. Thanks!