Lentils in a Sauce
(from dedalusjmmr’s recipe box)
Source: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian (from RecipeThing user moopdog)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 90 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Indian
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 med onion, finely chopped/grated
- 1 med ripe tomato, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
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Pick over and wash lentils
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Place lentils>pepper and 3 cups water in medium pot on medium-high heat
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Bring to boil; lower heat to low and partially cover
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Cook gently for 20 minutes
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Add salt and stir well
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Cook, partially covered, 20-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender
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Stir in oil