Measurements

• 1 cup Lentils
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 large Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 Carrots
• 2 stalks Celery
• 2 cups Tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Coriander
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Ginger
• 1/4 tsp Cardamom
• 2 Bay Leaves
• Salt to taste
• Black Pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup Parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice

Preparation Method

• Rinse lentils under cold water.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add onions and sauté until translucent.
• Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery; cook for 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and tomato paste; stir well.
• Mix in cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom.
• Add lentils and bay leaves to the pot.
• Pour in 4 cups of water; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
• Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Remove bay leaves before serving.
• Stir in parsley, cilantro, and lemon juice.
• Serve hot.

* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.