Fragrant Bean, Chickpea and Lentil Stew Recipe

Name: Fragrant Bean, Chickpea and Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon minced, peeled fresh ginger; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala; 4 cups water; 1/3 cup dried French green lentils, rinsed and soaked overnight; 1/3 cup dried black beans, rinsed and soaked overnight; 1/3 cup dried chickpeas, rinsed and soaked overnight; 1/3 cup dried red or pink beans, rinsed and soaked overnight; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Salt

Servings: persons

1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced, peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
4 cups water
1/3 cup dried French green lentils, rinsed and soaked overnight
1/3 cup dried black beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
1/3 cup dried chickpeas, rinsed and soaked overnight
1/3 cup dried red or pink beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt

1
In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
2
Add the onion and cook over moderately low heat until softened, about 7 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and ginger and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add the tomato paste and garam masala and cook, stirring, until glossy, about 3 minutes.
5
Gradually stir in the water until smooth.
6
Drain the soaked lentils, black beans, chickpeas and red beans.
7
Add them to the pan and bring to a boil.
8
Add the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the cooking liquid is thick, about 2 1/2 hours.
9
Stir in the lemon juice, season with salt and serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 teaspoon minced, peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Bean, Chickpea and Lentil Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Fragrant Bean, Chickpea and Lentil Stew

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