Spicy Lentils Recipe

Name: Spicy Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; salt; black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 1/2 cups water; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups dried red lentils; 3 bay leaves; 1 cup plain yogurt; 3/4 cup tomato puree

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon grated ginger
salt
black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups dried red lentils
3 bay leaves
1 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup tomato puree

1
Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium heat and add onions, ginger, and a dash of salt& pepper.
2
Cover and cook for 10 mins until soft.
3
Add garlic, curry powder, cumin, coriander and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add water, broth, lentils and bay leaves and bring to the boil.
5
Cover and reduce heat, simmer for 2 hrs until tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6
Remove bay leaves, add the yogurt and tomato puree and simmer 5 minutes until heated through.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups chopped onions, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, salt, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Lentils

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