Pork (or Lamb) with Lentils Recipe

Name: Pork (or Lamb) with Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ground cumin seeds; 4 teaspoons ground coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped onions; 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) finely chopped tomatoes; 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork from the shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup green lentils, washed and drained; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons ground cumin seeds
4 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) finely chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 pounds boneless pork from the shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup green lentils, washed and drained
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

1
Toss the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
2
Add 2 tablespoons water.
3
Stir to mix.
4
Pour the oil into a large, wide pan and set over medium heat.
5
When hot, put in the onions.
6
Stir and saute about 3 minutes, until the onion pieces turn brown at the edges.
7
Add the ginger and cook and stir for half a minute.
8
Add the spice paste and stir for a minute.
9
Add the tomatoes.
10
Stir and cook them for 23 minutes.
11
Add the meat.
12
Stir and cook it for 23 minutes.
13
Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil.
14
Cover and cook on medium-high heat for 10 minutes, stirring from the bottom now and then.
15
When the sauce is greatly reduced, add the lentils, 3 1/2 cups water, and salt.
16
Stir and bring to a simmer.
17
Cover partially and cook for 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
18
Check for salt, adding more if needed.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons ground cumin seeds, 4 teaspoons ground coriander seeds, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Pork (or Lamb) with 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.

Pork (or Lamb) with Lentils

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