Comments on: Lentils & Eggplant Stew in Mint & Sumac – Canadian Lentils Recipe Revelation Challenge

By: simplyvegetarian777

simplyvegetarian777 — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 20:12:36 +0000

In reply to Melissa Brescia. I am sooo glad that's you liked it Melissa

By: Melissa Brescia

Melissa Brescia — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:42:21 +0000

I finally tried this recipe! And in looking for sumac, I discovered a great new (to me) international market. The stew was flavorful and comforting at the end of a busy day, and mild enough for my toddler to enjoy. Thank you!

By: simplyvegetarian777

simplyvegetarian777 — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 18:49:13 +0000

In reply to Elaine @ foodbod.

By: simplyvegetarian777

simplyvegetarian777 — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 12:24:34 +0000

In reply to Melissa Brescia. Melissa, sumac is a wild berry common to middle eastern cuisine. It is available in either international stores or Mid East stores. The substitutes sound perfectly alright since sumac is tart. Use of lemon juice & zest and tamarind sounds good. But if you use either of these, add them when the lentils are cooked or else they will hinder in the thorough cooking of lentils. So add them towards the end and stir.

By: eclecticoddsnsods

eclecticoddsnsods — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 08:08:24 +0000

In reply to simplyvegetarian777. hrm i might have to look that up then x

By: Elaine @ foodbod

Elaine @ foodbod — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 06:46:25 +0000

Wow! The ingredients and flavours sound fabulous, another to try!!! Good luck x x x

By: Melissa Brescia

Melissa Brescia — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 06:46:21 +0000

In reply to simplyvegetarian777. Sonal, I can't find sumac anywhere! I looked online and found a suggestion for lemon zest and salt as a substitute....another site said it sort of does the same thing tamarind does. What do you think?

By: simplyvegetarian777

simplyvegetarian777 — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:52:25 +0000

In reply to eclecticoddsnsods. Yes! Indian dosas are made with it

By: eclecticoddsnsods

eclecticoddsnsods — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 18:42:14 +0000

In reply to simplyvegetarian777. its a difficult diet as there are such wide restrictions. One has to use garlic infused oil instead of garlic, no onions, only the green bits from spring onions, certain veg, not other types of fruits etc. veg wise we are allowed aubergine, bamboo shoots, beansprouts, bok choy, i think that is pak choi, not sure, butternut squash,c arrot, celery, courgette, chilli, chive, green beans, lettuce, olive, parsip, pepper, plantain pumpkin, spinach, potatoes, sweet potatoes, sweetcorn and tomatoe. x

By: eclecticoddsnsods

eclecticoddsnsods — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 18:40:25 +0000

In reply to simplyvegetarian777. ah yes i tried a crepe a while back havnt though with rice flour its good?