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Lentil, Cashew and Mushroom Pilaf

Grains - Bulghur - -

INGREDIENTS

25 g / 1 oz mixed dried mushrooms
500 ml / 18 fl oz hot water
2 T olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
125 g / 4 oz red lentils
75 g / 3 oz bulgur wheat or Ebly

METHOD

Place the dried mushrooms in a bowl and pour in the hot water. Leave to stand for 30 minutes. Drain (reserving the liquid) and roughly chop the mushrooms.

Heat olive oil in a pan and saute the onion with the garlic, for 2-3 minutes. Add red lentils and bulgar wheat or Ebly and stir. Season well.

Strain the reserved mushroom liquid, and add it to the pan. Bring to the boil and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes. Every so often, check that there is enough liquid, if not, top up with hot water. Add the mushrooms after 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, dry-fry 100 g / 3 1/2 oz cashew nuts until golden. Stir in the cashew nuts into the lentil mixture and serve sprinkled with 2 T freshly chopped parsley.

posted by Mr Falafel

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