Armenian Vegan Lentil Salad Mshosh Recipes

MSHOSH (ARMENIAN LENTIL DISH)

Steps:

• Rinse the lentils. Place them into a pot and add water. (If using green lentils, add 3 cups of water, otherwise use the amount of water listed on the packaging.) Cook according to the package instructions. Season with salt to taste.
• While the lentils are cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden (about 5 minutes).
• Add the chopped walnuts and chopped apricots to the onions. Stir, making sure all pieces are covered in oil and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until the apricots start to caramelize and the mixture becomes fragrant. Turn off the heat and set aside until the lentils finish cooking.
• When the lentils are done, take them off of the heat. (There should be little to no water remaining.)
• Transfer the onion and apricot mixture to the pot with the lentils. Stir everything together, cover and let stand, off of the heat, for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
• Garnish with black pepper and parsley before serving.

ARMENIAN VEGAN LENTIL SALAD-MSHOSH

Steps:

• Wash and soak the lentil in hot water for around 2 hours.
• Put the lentil in a pot with around 2 cups of water, salt and allow to cook for around 10-15 minutes or till the lentil is nicely cooked. Don't over-cook otherwise it will turn mushy and spoil the salad. If some water is left in the lentil, strain it. Keep the cooked lentil aside.
• Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onions. Cook till onions start turning brown.
• Next add the chopped walnuts, apricots and plums. Mix well and cook for 4-5 minutes or till the apricots start caramelizing.
• Add the cooked lentil and mix well. Cover the pan and let the lentils cook for around 2 minutes with the plums and apricots. Switch off the gas. Don't remove the lid for next 5 minutes.
• Finally, garnish with chopped parsley and serve. It can be enjoyed hot, warm or cold.