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Yummy Lentils Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c. red lentils
3 c. water
1 blanched tomato- wedged
1 tbsp. butter
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. coriander (fresh)

Tadka (indian spice)
1/4 c. oil
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tsp. coriander powder
3/4 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
Directions:
Directions:
Place lentils, tomato (if using fresh tomato) and water in large saucepan and bring to a boil. Redice heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until lentils are tender and have lost their shape, about 40 min (but begin checking the water level at 30 min) Pick out any tomato skins and whisk lentils to emulsify. Keep over low heat. Make tadka (indian spice) as follows:
- heat oil in medium skillet over high heat.
- when oil begins smoking, add cumin seeds
- after seeds have stopped sputtering, add the garlic and onion and sauté over medium heat until most of the onion has turned dark brown (5-10 min)
- add the coriander, turmeric, and cayenne. Stir and pour in the lentils
Add butter, tomato (if using canned), fresh coriander, and salt and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
3
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
60 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
You can pressure cook the lentils while you are making the tadka spice to speed up the process.

 

 

 

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