Mereole Ber Recipe
Make Mereole Ber Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Rinse the Lentils
In a fine mesh sieve, rinse the red lentils under cold running water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and debris.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- 4
Add Vegetables and Spices
Add the chopped carrot, potato, and tomato to the pot. Stir in turmeric, cumin seeds, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Cook the Lentils
Add the rinsed red lentils and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
- 6
Add Spinach and Coconut Milk
Stir in the spinach leaves and coconut milk. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted and everything is heated through.
- 7
Season to Taste
Taste the Mereole Ber and adjust seasoning with black pepper and chili powder as desired.
