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SHARAN/Breads And Spreads/Spreads and Pâtés/Lentil Mousse
Lentil Mousse
Photo by Palak Jain
Ingredients
- 150 g brown lentils (masoor)
- 3 medium-sized carrots, grated
- 2 medium-sized onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 50 g celery finely chopped
- 1 tbsp cumin (jeera) powder
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- 350 ml water
- Unrefined salt to taste
- 50 g finely chopped parsley
- Juice of 1 lime
Method
Heat a pot and add onions and carrots and cook for a while. Add the spices, celery and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add 350 ml water and bring to a boil. Add the lentils. Once they are cooked, add salt to taste.
Allow to cool and become solid. With a hand blender, mix and slowly add the lime juice. Add in some water if needed to make a smooth paste. Stir in the finely chopped parsley. This can be eaten directly as a mousse or as a bread spread.
Serves 8-10
