Shawrbat 'adas Bil-Tamar Hindi

Tamarind and Lentil Soup from the Arabian Gulf. Recipe by Vegetarian Journal

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  medium onions, chopped
• 1  large  hot pepper, finely chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  tablespoon  grated fresh ginger
• 2  cups stewed tomatoes
• 2  tablespoons tamarind paste
• 7  cups hot water
• 1  cup lentils, rinsed
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 4  tablespoons  chopped of fresh mint

Directions

1. Dissolve the paste in the hot water.
2. Sauté onions, peppers, garlic, and ginger over medium heat in the oil for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients, except mint, and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for 40 minutes or until lentils are well cooked.
4. If you want it more soup like, add water as it cooks.
5. Stir in mint and serve.