Colocasia with Lentils Stew

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:47:18 GMT

Step 1

Peel Colocasia (using potato peeler). After peeling it, wipe clean with towel or paper towel, do not wash with water. (may feel sticky, that's normal).

Step 2

Cut the Colocasia into medium sized cubes.

Step 3

In a deep dish frying pan, heat olive oil on medium heat, once oil is hot, add colocasia and cook it on each side for 3-5 minutes or until browned.

Step 4

Cut the onions into thin slices. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onions until they start to color, about 15 minutes. Add the lentils and 250ml water, and let cook over low heat. It should take 30 minutes or little less.

Step 5

When the lentils are cooked, add the fried taro and the sumac, and let cook for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Crush the garlic cloves into a paste with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, add the dried mint, then add to the taro and lentils. Season to taste with salt and let it all cook for 5 another minutes.

Step 7

Garnish with chopped parsley & Serve it as a main dish or a starter.

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