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Lebanese Pea Stew (khoresht e nokhod e lobnaani)

You will need:

Soya granules, 1 cup

Green pea, fresh or frozen, ⅓ cup

Carrot, ⅓ cup, diced

Onion,1 medium, chopped

Garlic,4 cloves, minced

Olive oil, 1 Tbsp

Butter, 1 Tbsp

Tomato paste, 3 Tbsp

Black pepper, ½ tsp

Cumin powder, ½ tsp

Coriander powder, ½ tsp

Paprika powder, ½ tsp

Cinnamon powder, ⅓ tsp

Cardamom powder, ⅓ tsp

Water, 2 cups

Fresh lemon juice, 2 Tbsp

Salt

 Pour boiling water over soya granules and add 1 teaspoon of salt . Let it sit for about 15 minutes. Then Drain it.

 Put the pan on medium heat, Add olive oil and butter. Saute the onion and garlic until onion become golden brown.

Add tomato paste and spices to the onion. mix well then add soya, peas and carrot. stir fry it and after few seconds, pour over water and put the  lid on for about 15 minutes or until everything cooked thoroughly.

 Finally, add some fresh lemon juice. Your Lebanese Pea Stew is ready, Serve it warm with slices of fresh bread or white rice.

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