Brown Lentil Chilli Recipe

Name: Brown Lentil Chilli Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. Sunflower oil; 1 x Onion, minced; 2 x Cloves garlic, crushed (2 to 3); 1 tsp Cumin seed; 1 tsp Coriander seed; 2 stk celery, minced; 2 x Carrots, peeled and diced; 1 x Red or possibly green pepper; 8 ounce Courgettes, diced; 8 ounce Mushrooms, minced; 6 ounce Brown lentils; 3 whl dry chillies; 2 tsp Chilli pwdr; 1 x 14 ounces ti minced tomatoes; 1 Tbsp. Tomato puree; 2 pt Vegetable stock; 1/2 tsp Grnd cumin Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. Sunflower oil
1 x Onion, minced
2 x Cloves garlic, crushed (2 to 3)
1 tsp Cumin seed
1 tsp Coriander seed
2 stk celery, minced
2 x Carrots, peeled and diced
1 x Red or possibly green pepper
8 ounce Courgettes, diced
8 ounce Mushrooms, minced
6 ounce Brown lentils
3 whl dry chillies
2 tsp Chilli pwdr
1 x 14 ounces ti minced tomatoes
1 Tbsp. Tomato puree
2 pt Vegetable stock
1/2 tsp Grnd cumin Salt and pepper

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Heat the oil and fry the onion and garlic till quite soft.
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Add in the cumin and coriander seeds and cook till the seeds begin to pop.
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Add in the vegetables and sweat for about 10 min.
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Add in the lentils, chillies and chilli pwdr.
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Stir in well and cook for 2 min.
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Pour over the tomatoes and stock or possibly water.
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Stir in the tomato puree and boil.
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Simmer for 50-60 min.
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Add in more stock if necessary.
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Add in the grnd cumin, season to taste and cook for another 10 min.
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NOTES : This warming chilli is great served with baked potatoes or possibly rice.
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Be careful to warn guests about the whole chillies, or possibly take them out as you serve out portions.

218

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. Sunflower oil, 1 x Onion, minced, 2 x Cloves garlic, crushed (2 to 3), 1 tsp Cumin seed, and more.

Yes, Brown Lentil Chilli Recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!