Warm Split Red Lentil And Tamarind Salad Recipe

Name: Warm Split Red Lentil And Tamarind Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 1 cup split red lentils; 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 10 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 chile pepper, thinly sliced (optional); 1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind paste; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric

Servings: persons

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 cup split red lentils
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 chile pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind paste
2 teaspoons ground turmeric

1
Place red onion slices into a bowl and cover with ice water; stir in vinegar.
2
Place lentils into a saucepan with water and bring to a boil; reduce temperature to low and simmer until lentils are tender and still keep their shape, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir 1 teaspoon salt into lentils and let sit off the heat for 1 minute; drain and transfer lentils into a salad bowl.
3
Drain onion slices; gently fold onion, cherry tomatoes, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, and olive oil into lentils. Season with salt and black pepper.
4
Heat a heavy skillet over high heat and pour in vegetable oil; remove skillet from heat and stir in cumin seeds, garlic, and chile pepper. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds; stir in tamarind paste and turmeric. Mix well for 30 seconds. Pour tamarind mixture over lentils, toss to coat, and serve.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 cup split red lentils, 4 cups water, and more.

Yes, Warm Split Red Lentil And Tamarind Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Warm Split Red Lentil And Tamarind Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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