Masala Lentils Indian Recipe

Masala Lentils Indian Recipe

Ingredients

• recipe for : Sabut Masoor
• 2 cups water
• 2 to 3 teaspoons safflower or other neutral oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red or white onion
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek leaves or 1/8 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1 teaspoon sweet or hot paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sriracha or other hot sauce, to taste
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomato
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for garnish
• 1 tablespoon vegan butter (optional)

Method

1. Combine the lentils with 2 cups of water in a saucepan
2. Partially cover and cook over medium heat until the lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes
3. While the lentils are cooking, make the tempering
4. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat
5. Add the onions and cook until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes
6. In a blender, combine the garlic, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, fenugreek, paprika, nutmeg, black pepper, sriracha, and 2 tablespoons of water
7. Blend to combine well
8. Add this paste to the onions in the skillet
9. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes
10. Stir in the tomatoes and salt, and cook until the tomatoes are tender, about 8 minutes
11. Mash the larger tomato pieces
12. Add the tempering to the lentils
13. Bring to a boil over medium heat
14. Reduce heat and simmer for another 5 minutes
15. Taste and adjust salt and spice
16. Garnish with cilantro and vegan butter, if using, and serve hot

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