Pondicherry Lentils Recipe

Name: Pondicherry Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups lentils; 8 cups water; 1 fuji apple, cored, diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, large, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (remove seeds and veins if you like it less hot); 1 cup flat leaf parsley, leaves, chopped; 1 1/2 lemons, juice of; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon gingerroot, fresh, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons gingerroot, fresh, minced; 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded

Servings: persons

2 cups lentils
8 cups water
1 fuji apple, cored, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, large, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced (remove seeds and veins if you like it less hot)
1 cup flat leaf parsley, leaves, chopped
1 1/2 lemons, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon gingerroot, fresh, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons gingerroot, fresh, minced
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded

1
Pick lentils over for any small stones; rinse and soak 2 hours in tepid water; drain.
2
Place lentils and water in a large saucepan; heat to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until lentils are tender, but still firm, 20-25 minutes.
4
Rinse the lentils with cold water; drain.
5
Mix together the lentils, apple, bell pepper, jalapeno, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar and salt in a large bowl; chill until serving time.
6
Just before serving, heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and coconut; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle ginger and coconut over the lentils.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups lentils, 8 cups water, 1 fuji apple, cored, diced, 1 yellow bell pepper, large, diced, and more.

Yes, Pondicherry Lentils 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.

Pondicherry Lentils

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