Garlicky Spiced Lentils
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Garlicky Spiced Lentils
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A delicious traditional Indian dish - great as an accompaniment to a main dish. Try with Indian Spiced Chicken
Ingredients
- 200g yellow and red lentils (or all red)
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2cm piece of fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 6 fresh or dried curry leaves
- 1 green chilli, deseeded and chopped
- 1 tsp Garam Masala Paste
- 200g can chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Serves:
4
Cook Time:
35
Total Time:
35min
Directions
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- Pour l boiling water into a saucepan. Add the lentils and turmeric. Simmer, partially covered, for - minutes until they have softened and absorbed most of the water. Add more water if necessary. Remove from the heat.
- In another saucepan, heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the mustard and cumin seeds. When they begin to crackle add the ginger, garlic, curry leaves and chilli. Fry for minute, then add the Garam Masala Paste and tomatoes. Fry for a few more minutes, then spoon into the lentils. Season with salt, to taste.
Source: Patak's
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