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Spicy Lentils

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PREP TIME

5 mins

COOK TIME

30 mins

COURSE

Savory Recipes ,

Soup Recipes ,

Vegetarian Recipes ,

Vegan Recipes ,

CUISINE

African Food Recipes

SERVINGS

6 servings

CALORIES

321 kcal

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups

    orange lentils
  • 0.25 cup

    canned tomatoes
  • 1

    large onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp

    cardamom seeds, crushed
  • 1 tsp

    salt
  • 0.25 cup

    vegetable oil
  • 1

    piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 2

    cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp

    turmeric
  • 1 tsp

    cumin seeds, crushed
  • 0.5 tsp

    cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp

    ground coriander seed

INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Fill a large saucepan with 4 cups salted water and bring to a boil.
    2. Add the lentils and cook until soft, then drain and mash.
    3. Heat oil in a skillet and add the onions and garlic, fry until onions are golden.
    4. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for five minutes then stir in the lentils.
    5. Cook until thick.
    6. Serve hot.

KEYWORD

spicy lentils, red lentil curry, masoor dal, spiced lentils

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