Mshosh (Ancient Van-Armenian Green Lentil, Dried Apricot & Toasted Walnut Skillet) – Authentic Armenia Recipe

Ingredients for Mshosh (Ancient Van-Armenian Green Lentil, Dried Apricot & Toasted Walnut Skillet) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) brown or green lentils, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups sweet dried apricots, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup toasted walnuts and caramelized onions
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with ground cumin
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Armenia seasoning (cinnamon pinch, flat-leaf parsley, olive oil)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown brown or green lentils for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, ground cumin, and cinnamon pinch, flat-leaf parsley, olive oil, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add sweet dried apricots and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in toasted walnuts and caramelized onions right before serving warm.