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Adasi – Persian Lentil Spread

Adasi – Persian Lentil Spread

This vegan spread uses green mountain lentils and always belongs on a mezze table

Course appetizer, Mazeh, Mezze, spread
Cuisine iranian cuisine, iranian food, persian cuisine, Persian Food
Keyword Adasi – Persian Lentil Spread
Servings 4 people
Author Labsalliebe

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS FOR ADASI – PERSIAN LENTIL SPREAD

  • 200 g green mountain lentils
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 50 ml bitter orange juice or regular orange juice
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • a bit of olive oil to taste

INGREDIENTS SPICE MIX

  • 1/4 tsp advieh
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp coriander
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

PREPARATION ADASI – PERSIAN LENTIL SPREAD

  1. Wash the green mountain lentils in a sieve and soak them overnight in cold water.

  2. The next day, chop the onion and fry it in a pan until it’s soft and translucent.

  3. Press in the garlic and add the turmeric.

  4. Drain the soaked lentils and add them to the onions.

  5. Pour in fresh water to cover the lentils.

  6. Let it simmer on medium heat for about 1 hour, until soft and creamy.

  7. Once they’re done, drain them in a sieve.

  8. Squeeze the orange and lime juice.

  9. Put the cooked lentils, juice, and spice mix into a bowl and blend everything with a stick blender until it’s nice and creamy.

  10. Drizzle some olive oil on top.

Recipe Notes

Serve with Nan-e Barbari (Persian flatbread), fresh herbs (Sabzi Khordan), tomato slices, and lemon wedges.