Lentils with meat (adas bil-lahma)

Instructions

1. Cut the meat into 3 cm pieces. Brown them in the oil over high heat for 8 minutes, then set aside.
2. Fry the sliced onions in the same pot for 6 minutes, then add the garlic, cumin, coriander and tomato paste.
3. Return the meat, add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the water, bring to the boil, skim, then cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
5. Add the rinsed lentils, salt and pepper, then cook for another 30 minutes over low heat, until the meat is tender and the lentils soft.
6. Check the seasoning and serve hot with bread or rice.