Cod With Spiced Red Lentils Recipe

Name: Cod With Spiced Red Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup red lentil; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 1/2 cups fish stock; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander; 1 lb cod fish fillet, skinned and cut into large chunks; salt, to taste; lemon wedge (to garnish)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup red lentil
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 1/2 cups fish stock
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
1 lb cod fish fillet, skinned and cut into large chunks
salt, to taste
lemon wedge (to garnish)

1
Put the lentils in a saucepan with the turmeric and stock. Bring to the boil, cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are just tender. Remove from the heat and add salt.
2
Heat the oil in a small frying pan. Add the cumin seeds and, when they begin to pop, add the ginger and cayenne pepper. Stir-fry the spices for a few seconds, then pour on to the lentils. Add the lemon juice and the coriander and stir them gently into the mixture.
3
Lay the pieces of cod on top of the lentils, cover the pan and then cook gently over a low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is tender.
4
Serve garnished with chopped coriander leaves and one or two lemon wedges.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup red lentil, 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, 2 1/2 cups fish stock, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Cod With Spiced Red Lentils falls under the Seafood 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.

Cod With Spiced Red Lentils

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