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Vegetables Simmered in Red Lentils

4/12/2017

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I did a cook book review recently titled Silk Road Vegetarian and this recipe is adapted from that book. It was a nice change from the usual plain red lentil curry I make for my family often. Adding vegetables to the red lentils and then mixing in a tempered tomato gravy gave a delicious twist.  And it was the first time I have used zucchini in an Indian curry. My family loved it and it goes particularly well with an Indian rice dish called Kitcheri www.americanmoments.net/quick--easy-vegetarian-recipes/healthy-kitcheri(See pictures).

​The original recipe didn't call for certain spices but I added them anyway - cumin, chilli and turmeric. And I have adjusted the recipe accordingly for a family of 4.
  
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Ingredients (Serves 4)
1/2 cup red lentils (Masoor dal)
3 cups water (600ml)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp salt

1 small carrot, sliced into thin quarters
1/3 big zucchini, sliced into thin quarters
1/2 cup peas
​1 cup cauliflower florets, cut small

2 tbsps Canola Oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp mix of ginger and garlic
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp red chilli flakes
​1 and 1/2 medium tomatoes, cubed small
Salt

​Coriander Leaves for garnish

Method
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1) Wash and boil the red lentils in 3 cups of water. Add the turmeric powder and salt and simmer  on low heat for 15 mins.
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2) After 15 minutes, add in the vegetables, stir and cook covered  for another 15 mins on low heat. I didn't have cauliflower florets at that point. That's why it is missing!
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3) While the vegetables and the lentils are cooking, get another small pot and heat the canola oil. Fry the cumin seeds.
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4) Then, add in the chopped onions and ginger garlic paste. Fry for 2-3 minutes on medium heat. 
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5) Add in the spices and salt and fry for a few minutes.
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6) This will be followed by the chopped tomatoes. Let it cook till it becomes pulpy and then mash it a little.
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7) After the 15 minutes, the cooked vegetables and lentils will look like this. Pour in the tempered tomato mix into the cooked vegs and lentils.
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8) Mix well.
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9) Garnish with extra red chilli flakes and coriander leaves. Serve  hot with your favorite rice dish.
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