Saudi Chicken Kofta and Lentil Stew (Gluten-Free)

UmmBinat's Note:

Nice flavour. Good served over basmati rice cooked in chicken broth. Use Saudi Chicken Kofta (Gluten-Free) as the first ingredient. Original recipe from http://arabicbites.blogspot.com.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1 whole chicken (Saudi Chicken Kofta (Gluten-Free) recipe)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed
• 1 slice fresh ginger , peeled and chopped
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ½ teaspoon garam masala (can use Garam Masala for Cunswim)
• 2 medium potatoes , peeled a chopped in 3/4 inch pieces
• ¾ cup red lentil
• 2 ½ cups water
• sea salt , to taste
• 2 sprigs fresh coriander (to garnish) (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large pan and cook onion until lightly browned.
2. Add garlic and spices, cook, stirring until fragrant.
3. Add potatoes, lentils, Saudi Chicken Kofta (Gluten-Free) and water, bring to a boil then immediately reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes until potatoes are cooked and sauce is thickened, season with sea salt, to taste.
4. Serve over basmati rice cooked in chicken broth and garnish with fresh coriander sprigs.

Reviews

[Nasseh]

I made this using my pressure cooker. I did think the final result was bland so I added salt, pepper, & 1 tsp of curry. My lentils dissolved & made a soup like sauce which I poured over the meatballs. We used bread to scoop up the sauce & meatballs. Made for Ramadan Tag 2011

[JoyfulCook]

Sorry, this should have been posted at the same time as my picture!

This was a most delightful recipe - we really enjoyed the wonderful flavours! the lentils made such a wonderful texture and taste, thanks so much for posting this. we will be adding this to our regular meals!