Lemony Lentils Recipe

Name: Lemony Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 None medium onions, halved, thinly sliced; 4 None cinnamon sticks; 36 oz masoor dal (red lentils), washed, drained; 1 tbsp chopped coarsely fresh ginger; 5 cups chicken stock; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 None lemon, juiced, zest chopped; 1 None small onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 None hot green chili, chopped; 4 None bay leaves; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup vegetable oil
2 None medium onions, halved, thinly sliced
4 None cinnamon sticks
36 oz masoor dal (red lentils), washed, drained
1 tbsp chopped coarsely fresh ginger
5 cups chicken stock
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 None lemon, juiced, zest chopped
1 None small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 None hot green chili, chopped
4 None bay leaves
2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped

1
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat 3/4 cup oil over low heat. Saute onions for 3 mins, or until softened.
2
Add cinnamon, lentils and ginger. Cook, stirring, for 10 mins.
3
Add chicken stock and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil. Season and add cayenne pepper. Add lemon juice and zest. Reduce heat and cook for 50 mins, stirring occasionally.
4
Meanwhile, in a small frying pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic, chili and bay leaves for 2 mins, or until onion starts to brown. Add to lentil mixture. Serve garnished with cilantro.

1316

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cup vegetable oil, 2 None medium onions, halved, thinly sliced, 4 None cinnamon sticks, 36 oz masoor dal (red lentils), washed, drained, and more.

Yes, Lemony 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.

Lemony Lentils

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