Grandmother's Angolan Spiced Lentils Flatbread

Assemble the ingredients: lentils, cumin, garlic, bay leaf, lemon juice, onion, paprika.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the lentils and cook until spiced.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Angolan flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Angolan accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.