Armenian stew

Ingredients

6

Steps

3

Serves

4

Cook Time

150-155 Min

Ingredients

  • 200g/7oz dried apricots, soaked in 125ml/4fl oz water for 1 hour
  • 100g/4oz dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in water
  • 1.2 litres/2pt water
  • 200g/7oz red lentils, picked and rinsed
  • 3 onions, sliced
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • In a large pan, bring the apricots and their soaking water to the boil. Add the chickpeas and 150ml/ 5fl oz water, and simmer for 30 minutes. (Do not add salt at this point, as this will toughen the beans’ skins.)
  • Add the lentils, onions and 1 litre/1 3⁄4pt water to the pan, and bring to the boil once again.
  • Reduce the heat, cover and cook for about 2 hours until the beans are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
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