South Indian Spicy Lentil Stew Recipe

Name: South Indian Spicy Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 cup masur dahl (red lentils) or mung dahl (yellow lentils); 2 tomatoes, cut into large chunks; 5 -6 large okra, halved lengthways; 2 carrots, cut into large chunks; 2 potatoes, cut into large chunks; 1 tablespoon tumeric; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons tamarind paste or 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon cilantro seeds, ground; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, ground; 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds; 1 -2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 6 -8 dried curry leaves; 1 tablespoon sambhar masala

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1 cup masur dahl (red lentils) or mung dahl (yellow lentils)
2 tomatoes, cut into large chunks
5 -6 large okra, halved lengthways
2 carrots, cut into large chunks
2 potatoes, cut into large chunks
1 tablespoon tumeric
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons tamarind paste or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cilantro seeds, ground
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, ground
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
1 -2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
6 -8 dried curry leaves
1 tablespoon sambhar masala

1
In a large saucepan bring the water to a boil.
2
Add the dahl, tomatoes, okra, carrots, potatoes, tumeric, salt and tamarind paste or lemon juice.
3
Stir and bring back to a boil.
4
Reduce the heat slightly and cook until the dahl is tender--approximately 30 minutes; add more water if necessary.
5
Meanwhile, in a heavy skillet, heat the oil and lightly fry the ground cilantro and cumin over a medium heat.
6
Add the mustard seeds, chile and curry leaves and fry for 2 minutes, covering the skillet as the seeds pop.
7
Add the fried spices to the cooked dahl and vegetables.
8
Add the sambhar masala and mix well.
9
The stew can be prepared up to 2 hours in advance.

118

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 1 cup masur dahl (red lentils) or mung dahl (yellow lentils), 2 tomatoes, cut into large chunks, 5 -6 large okra, halved lengthways, and more.

Yes, South Indian Spicy Lentil Stew 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.

South Indian Spicy Lentil Stew

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