Ghalieh Kadoo

Details

Yields: 5 servings
persian, iranian

Notes

Persian recipe usually served with bread

Ingredients

• 1 medium butternut squash (about 1 kg)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 150 g lentils, rinsed and picked over to remove any stones
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 3 cups water
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1. Wash squash, peel, remove seeds and cut into 2-inches pieces.
2. Set 2 tablespoons of onions aside for garnish.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat, add diced onions and fry until slightly golden, stirring occasionally.
4. Add lentils, water, salt and pepper to the remaining golden onions. Cover the pot, heat over medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Then add squash; cover and simmer until those are tender. Add more water during cooking if necessary. Add lemon juice, stir well and simmer until almost all the liquid is absorbed.
6. Garnish with golden onions before serving.