Rishtaye by Chef Raghu
(A Palestinian meal)
CHEF RAGHU I the many different names for this dish suggest that it probably
has many different ethnic sources. In the Palestinian society however, and
mainly within the Christian community, this dish is linked to what is called
"Nidr', meaning when you want something to happen you ask for it in your
prayers. If it comes true, the housewife prepares this dish and distributes it
to neighbors and friends.
Ingredients
200gms
of lentils
100
gms tagliatelle pasta
Spices:
Salt
to taste
20gms
cumin
20gms
"summak"
10gms
onions
50ml
olive oil
Preparation:
After
cleaning the lentils, place them and the tagliatelle in a deep pan and cover
with water. When the water starts to boil start stirring the ingredients,
adding water whenever the water level becomes minimal, until the mixture turns
into a homogeneous thick broth-like mixture. This process should take about 30
minutes of regularly stirring the mixture over medium heat. Add the salt and
cumin and stir with the mixture before removing it from the heat. Pour the
mixture into individual deep dishes. Place aside to cool.
Garnish:
Cut the onion into thin slices and fry in the olive oil until dark brown.
Garnish the dish with the onions, and then sprinkle the summak on top.
Serve
with green olives, salad or spring onions and radish.
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