How to Make Curried Lentils
Rinse the lentils under running water., Pour the stock or water into a large saucepan or pot., Sauté the onions in the olive oil in a frying pan., Keep cooking the lentils for another hour or so., Remove from the heat., Serve.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Rinse the lentils under running water.
It's easiest if you do this in a colander or sieve.
Remove any small stones or debris. -
Step 2: Pour the stock or water into a large saucepan or pot.
Add the lentils and salt.
Bring to a boil. , Add the curry and garlic powder (or finely chopped garlic).
Cook until the onions become tender and then add them to the boiling lentils. , More liquid can be added as needed, either more stock or water (add 1/2 cup at a time and add more if needed). , The lentils will be a more yellow or golden color owing to the curry. , The curried lentils can be served as they are as part of a side accompaniment or even as a curried lentil mains for a vegetarian.
Curried lentils are great added to bread such as a chapati with diced tomatoes and mint leaves added to the top for garnish.
Wrap curried lentils (cooled) inside a burrito wrapper for a tasty lunch.
Eat as a dip with corn chips, toast fingers or celery sticks. -
Step 3: Sauté the onions in the olive oil in a frying pan.
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Step 4: Keep cooking the lentils for another hour or so.
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Step 5: Remove from the heat.
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Step 6: Serve.
Detailed Guide
It's easiest if you do this in a colander or sieve.
Remove any small stones or debris.
Add the lentils and salt.
Bring to a boil. , Add the curry and garlic powder (or finely chopped garlic).
Cook until the onions become tender and then add them to the boiling lentils. , More liquid can be added as needed, either more stock or water (add 1/2 cup at a time and add more if needed). , The lentils will be a more yellow or golden color owing to the curry. , The curried lentils can be served as they are as part of a side accompaniment or even as a curried lentil mains for a vegetarian.
Curried lentils are great added to bread such as a chapati with diced tomatoes and mint leaves added to the top for garnish.
Wrap curried lentils (cooled) inside a burrito wrapper for a tasty lunch.
Eat as a dip with corn chips, toast fingers or celery sticks.
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