LENTIL BOBOTIE

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Categories     Vegetable     Bake     Quick & Easy     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 17

"Meat" mixture
1 Can Lentils (540ml/19oz)
4 dried apricots (coarsely chopped)
1/4 cup raisins
3 bay leaves
1/2 red onion (or small bunch chives)
1/2 tsp Borrie (Tumeric)
2 tsp Curry Powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 egg
Topping
2 Slices Bread
1.5 cups milk
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Add Bread to Milk and set aside for at least 10 minutes Set oven to warm to 375oF In a deep frying pan add Olive Oil and heat at medium-high Add Onions and saute until soft on medium Add Lentils and at least half of liquid (add all for "wetter" mix. Add Garlic, cumin, borrie, cloves, Curry Powder Stir to Mix Add Apricots and raisins to pan Simmer for 5 minutes stirring occasionally Reduce heat to low Squeeze bread to remove milk (keeping the milk in the bowl) Chop bread into pieces (~1cm x 1cm) and stir to mix in (and chives if using instead of onion) Break 1 egg into pan, stir to mix in (mixture should become thick and stick together) Pour mix into greased 12" pan, spread out evenly making sure to keep the surface level Bake in the oven at 375oF for 15 minutes (should be warm by now) Add 2 eggs to milk and whip them up (should be bubbly on the surface) Remove pan from the oven Pour egg/milk mixture into pan, milk should have a thin layer above all parts of the lentils. Add bay leaves Bake in the oven at 400 for 35-45 minutes Milk layer should be golden colour and light brown in places

Arpon Roy
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal.


md pabel Ahmed
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I love the spicy flavor of this dish.


Anish Adhikari
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This is a great dish to serve with rice or potatoes.


Lavender Night
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian or vegan meal.


MD Abu Bokor
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I love the addition of the raisins and almonds to this dish. They add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Roger Royce
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This is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Rachelle Spradley
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I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create a complex and flavorful dish.


Sara Ahmad
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's easy to make and can be served hot or cold.


Jareizi Rodriguez
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture of the lentils.


Aijuka Miria
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I'm not a big fan of bobotie, but I really enjoyed this lentil version. It's much lighter and healthier than the traditional dish.


Justin Odell
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


LIAQAT ALI KHAN BUNER
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The leftovers are also great.


JamieLynn JORDAN
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Md Sahajala
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


Thomas Kearney
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This was delicious! My whole family loved it, even my picky kids.


Pankaj Singh
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I love how this recipe uses lentils instead of meat. It's a great way to get more plant-based protein into my diet.


Asghar ali asghar Ali solangi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I made it with brown lentils and it was still very tasty.


Teagann B
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were well-balanced.


Abbie Griffith
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The bobotie was moist and flavorful, and the lentils added a nice touch of heartiness.


Clara Zimbanko
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This lentil bobotie is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic South African dish. The lentils add a nice texture and flavor, and the spices give it a wonderful kick. I will definitely be making this again!