Lemon Lentils Recipe

Name: Lemon Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: ½ cup oil, plus; 2 tablespoons oil, divided; 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 (2 inch) cinnamon sticks; 1 lb masoor dal, picked and rinsed (orange lentils); 1 ½ teaspoons gingerroot, chopped; 2 ½ cups chicken stock; water; ½ teaspoon cayenne; salt; 12 lemon; 12 small onion, chopped; 1 small garlic clove, chopped; 12 serrano peppers or 12 jalapeno, chopped with seeds; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

½ cup oil, plus
2 tablespoons oil, divided
1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 (2 inch) cinnamon sticks
1 lb masoor dal, picked and rinsed (orange lentils)
1 ½ teaspoons gingerroot, chopped
2 ½ cups chicken stock
water
½ teaspoon cayenne
salt
12 lemon
12 small onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, chopped
12 serrano peppers or 12 jalapeno, chopped with seeds
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

1
Heat 6 Tbsp of oil in large saucepan over med-low heat.
2
Add onion and cook until tender.
3
Add cinnamon, dal and ginger.
4
Cook stirring often, 10 minutes.
5
Add the stock, cayenne, pepper and salt to taste.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
7
Squeeze the lemon over lentils.
8
Cook until lentils begin to break down.
9
50 minutes.
10
Stir often.
11
Add up to 1 cup more water, if needed.
12
Heat remaining oil in a small pan over medium heat.
13
Add the chopped onion, garlic, chile and bay leaves.
14
Cook, stirring, until the onion is browned, 4-5 minutes.
15
Add to the lentils and stir.
16
Remove the bay leaves.
17
Turn into a serving bowl and sprinkle with the cilantro.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup oil, plus, 2 tablespoons oil, divided, 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced, 2 (2 inch) cinnamon sticks, and more.

Yes, Lemon Lentils falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Lemon Lentils

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions