Indian-style Lentils Recipe

Name: Indian-style Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Or Thighs (optional); 1 whole Large Onion, Diced; 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Grated Or Minced; 1 Tablespoon Ginger, grated; 1 can 14 Oz. Diced Tomato Drained (I Used Petite Dice); 1- 1/4 cup Dried Lentils; 4- 1/2 cups Chicken Broth; 1 cup Carrot, Diced; 1 whole Small Sweet Potato Diced; 1 cup Spinach (packed); 2 teaspoons Garam Masala; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Curry Powder; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cardamom; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; Salt And Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Oil, Divided

Servings: persons

2 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Or Thighs (optional)
1 whole Large Onion, Diced
1 Tablespoon Garlic, Grated Or Minced
1 Tablespoon Ginger, grated
1 can 14 Oz. Diced Tomato Drained (I Used Petite Dice)
1- 1/4 cup Dried Lentils
4- 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
1 cup Carrot, Diced
1 whole Small Sweet Potato Diced
1 cup Spinach (packed)
2 teaspoons Garam Masala
1- 1/2 teaspoon Curry Powder
1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cardamom
3/4 teaspoons Salt
Salt And Pepper
2 Tablespoons Oil, Divided

1
If using chicken, season with salt and pepper.
2
Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil and brown chicken for a few minutes on each side and set aside.
3
After letting it rest, cut into 1 inch pieces.
4
Add another Tablespoon of oil to pot and add onions, cooking until soft.
5
Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
6
Add garam masala, curry, cumin, coriander, cardamom, and salt, stirring well.
7
Cook for another minute until fragrant.
8
Add the drained tomatoes and stir for a minute.
9
Next, add the dried lentils and stir.
10
Add the chicken broth, carrots and sweet potatoes.
11
If using chicken, you can now add it to the pot.
12
Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer.
13
Cook for 40-45 minutes.
14
Check to make sure the lentils have softened.
15
You can always add a bit more broth, salt and pepper if needed.
16
Add the spinach and stir.
17
*If you prefer some spice, feel free to add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or a finely chopped jalapeno pepper.
18
I didnt, but only because this dish has to be toddler friendly.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Or Thighs (optional), 1 whole Large Onion, Diced, 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Grated Or Minced, 1 Tablespoon Ginger, grated, and more.

Yes, Indian-style Lentils 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.

Indian-style Lentils

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