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Ads-b-gebba (brown lentil meatless stew)

December 1, 2015 by Amira 14 Comments

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Tired from all the turkey these pas couple of days, here is a recipe that fills hungry tummies without breaking the bank. This recipe along with fool medames and falafel are every day’s frugal recipes in Egypt.
Hello friends, I hope you’ve had a great Thanksgiving and had a great gathering with your loved ones.

Today, our recipe is on the frugal and vegan side of the road, away from turkey and turkey leftovers. Easy, so you can rest a bit from slaving yourself in the kitchen during the holiday season.

This post is dedicated to a friend of mine ‘M’. Our friendship started more than 20 years ago when we were in high school back in Egypt. She used to be funny, full of life, dreamy and had a very successful career , but not anymore.
She got married only 4 years ago and had her first and only little precious baby boy, she was so happy to have him and decided to do anything and everything for him- don’t we all?- to the extent that she is holding on to a relation that is draining her emotionally, physically and dragging her down.

She left her life in Egypt , her career, her family and went to the country where her – so called – husband is working, thinking that this is the best for her only child, to be raised between two parents no matter what. I’ve tried to talk senses with her many times before but… this was her choice and I respect her strong sense of responsibility towards her kid.

She is hesitating so much to get divorce, not knowing where to go and how she will feed her little one as she is now  jobless. Living in Egypt as a divorced woman is every woman’s nightmare. People will judge you,  men will try their dirty tricks on you and friends might not be friends anymore, but hay my opinion is that living with dignity is more important, people will shut up sooner or later, men will give up on you and you know what, you do not need friends who will think bad of you when you get divorce.

This post is dedicated to you, my dear friend, be strong enough and let go of this unhealthy marriage, your son will only know this type of relation and will think this is the norm. Please, run away from this man, do not allow him to hurt you anymore,  you deserve a better life with a better person.This marriage is eating up your soul and your best years in life.. don’t let lies hold you hostage, break your chains and…. let go.

To you my friend and to all women suffering emotional, verbal and physical abuse out there, do not be afraid of how you’ll be feeding your kid(s), raising emotionally balanced kids is more important than feeding them meat and poultry everyday. Here is a frugal recipe to help you start and live with dignity.

Allow me to whisper in your ears “A woman should not loose her dignity just because she is a mom”. I hope you all agree with me.

 

Now I’ll leave you with the recipe… Enjoy!!

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Ads-b-gebba
One of the frugal vegan recipes of Egypt.
Ingredients
  • 1 lb brown lentils.
  • 1 medium onion- roughly chopped.
  • 1 garlic clove- minced. . optional
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil.
  • 1 Tbs tomato paste . optional
  • 2 cans of tomato sauce. 15 ounce each
  • 1/2 c of water.
  • Salt and pepper - to your taste.
Instructions
  1. Start by rinsing the lentils very well, put lentils in a deep pot, fill with cold water to cover lentils, add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until almost done, we do not want to completely cook the lentils as it will continue cooking in the tomato sauce later. Drain lentils immediately.
  3. In the same pot -as we do not need more cleaning- heat olive oil, saute the chopped onions, then add the garlic.
  4. Add tomato sauce, water and tomato paste, simmer for 3-4 minutes then add the lentils.
  5. Continue simmering for more 10-15 minutes or until lentils are completely done.
  6. Serve hot with pita bread or rice.
  7. Enjoy!!

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  1. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    December 1, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    I’m really hoping that your friend is ok. It must be hard watching her struggle like that but not being able to do anything about it. What a lovely dedication.

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  2. Juliana says

    December 1, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    Sorry to learn about your friend…it is really sad. This is such a easy and simple dish with lentil…I really would like to see more lentils on my table.
    Have a great week Amira 🙂

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  3. Joanne T Ferguson says

    December 1, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    This sounds delicious Amrita! Sometimes in the simplest of dishes, we find the greatest satisfaction! YUM! I am sorry about your friend’s situation and may everyone live in peace with dignity!

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  4. Liz says

    December 1, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    I love lentils and your stew sounds wonderful—now if I could just get the hubby on board! I’m so sorry to hear about your friend’s predicament. I hope she can find peace and happiness in time. You’re a good friend to be there for her.

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  5. Hotly Spiced says

    December 1, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear the your friend and her situation. It does sound like she’s going through a very difficult time, not only because of the man she’s married but because of the culture of the country she lives in. I do hope she can find a way out. I love a frugal vegetarian dish. I haven’t tried this but would like to xx

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  6. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    December 2, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Your friend sounds like she’s in a tough spot — hope she gets to a happier place, and soon. Anyway, we’re on the same wavelength at the moment, foodwise. I’m going to do something with lentils tonight for dinner. Haven’t decided exactly what — but I think this recipe is a sign, don’t you? 🙂 Really nice — thanks.

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  7. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says

    December 2, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    Such a courageous post showing your love and very touching. And I agree with you. Great recipe!

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  8. Umm Hamza says

    December 3, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    May Allah ease your friend’s life, reward her for her sabr and guide both her, her husband and all of us. Ameen.
    Your Lentil dish looks like like the perfect vegetarian dish, so nourishing and comforting.

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  9. Marta says

    December 3, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    This is an amazing friendship, so long. Cheers to this one.

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  10. Abida says

    December 3, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    As a single girl, these are the kind of sad stories that sometimes make me so scared of marriage. Such a big commitment and so much risk and sacrifice involved. May Allah ease her affairs, ameen.

    I love frugal dishes like this and I could eat lentils all day! I have tried mujaddara which I love but not foul as I can never seem to find fava beans in the store. Great to know that I can try a similar recipe with lentils.

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  11. Rafeeda says

    December 6, 2015 at 3:40 am

    Reading through your post left a lump in my throat… many women, not only your friend, but many from my side of the world also don’t give up on a marriage that drains them, because they put their children on top of themselves… It is a very difficult choice to make, in fact… May Allah bless her with what is best for her… I love brown lentils and this dish sounds like one I will love to gulp in… Wonderful share…

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  12. Mary Frances says

    December 8, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    I’m very sorry to hear about your friend. Hope she makes a decision soon and lives a happy, healthy life once again. Afterall, life is too short to be taken seriously. You’re a great friend! 🙂

    The brown lentils look so flavorful, warm and yummy! Can’t wait to try your recipe.

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  13. bedak wanita says

    December 17, 2015 at 7:53 am

    that’s looks very tasty. I want to make it at home and give it to my husband and son.

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