Curried Lentils Recipe Recipe

Name: Curried Lentils Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. dry lentils; 2 to 2 1/4 c. water; 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 med. tomato, peeled, seeded, minced; 1/2 c. finely minced onion; 1/2 teaspoon grnd cumin; 1 imported bay leaf; 1 1/2 inch cinnamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon chopped pared fresh ginger root; 1/4 teaspoon grnd coriander; 1/8 teaspoon grnd red (cayenne) pepper; 1/8 teaspoon turmeric; 2 whole cloves; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh coriander; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 c. dry lentils
2 to 2 1/4 c. water
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 med. tomato, peeled, seeded, minced
1/2 c. finely minced onion
1/2 teaspoon grnd cumin
1 imported bay leaf
1 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon chopped pared fresh ginger root
1/4 teaspoon grnd coriander
1/8 teaspoon grnd red (cayenne) pepper
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
2 whole cloves
1 tbsp. chopped fresh coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Heat lentils and 2 c. water in small saucepan to boiling; reduce heat.
2
Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 45 min; reserve.
3
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat till warm.
4
Add in tomato, onion, cumin, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, ginger root, grnd coriander, red pepper, turmeric and cloves.
5
Saute/fry till onion is tender, 6 to 8 min.
6
Add in reserved lentils and chopped fresh coriander; heat to simmering, adding 1/4 c. water if necessary.
7
Add in salt; simmer 5 min.
8
Remove and throw away cloves, cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
9
Serve warm.

215

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. dry lentils, 2 to 2 1/4 c. water, 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 med. tomato, peeled, seeded, minced, and more.

Yes, Curried Lentils Recipe falls under the General 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.

Curried Lentils Recipe

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