Spiced Red Lentils (Vegan) Recipe

Name: Spiced Red Lentils (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g dried red lentils; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons mustard seeds (black or yellow); 1 onion, finely chopped; 100 g gingerroot (peeled and finely grated); 1 red chili, chopped (include seeds); 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons tomato puree; 2 sticks cinnamon; 500 ml vegetable stock; 1 orange juice, and zest; 28 g coriander, finely chopped; 28 g mint, finely chopped; sea salt

Servings: persons

400 g dried red lentils
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons mustard seeds (black or yellow)
1 onion, finely chopped
100 g gingerroot (peeled and finely grated)
1 red chili, chopped (include seeds)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons tomato puree
2 sticks cinnamon
500 ml vegetable stock
1 orange juice, and zest
28 g coriander, finely chopped
28 g mint, finely chopped
sea salt

1
place lentils in large saucepan cover with cold water, bring to boil and then drain through a fine seive rinse with cold water, drain well and set aside.
2
heat oil in large pan add the cumin and mustard seeds, stand back as they will spit cooke for 30 secodns and add the onion.
3
cook over a medium heat until softened.
4
add the ginger, chilli, garlic, ground cumin, tumeric and cayenne pepper and cook for 2 minutes.l stir in tomato puree and fry for 1 minute.
5
add the lentils cinnamon sticks and stock bring to the boil.
6
reduce the heatto a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes until lentis are tender and dahl has thickened.
7
add more stock if the lentils are not tender by the time the stock has been absorbed.
8
remove from heat discard cinnamon sticks add ornage zest and jucie season with salt cool to room temperatur and stir in herbs.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 g dried red lentils, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 teaspoons cumin seeds, 2 teaspoons mustard seeds (black or yellow), and more.

Yes, Spiced Red Lentils (Vegan) falls under the Vegetarian 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.

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Spiced Red Lentils (Vegan)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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