Easy Indian Lentils
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Easy Indian Lentils
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This Indian Lentil Recipe is ready in a flash and is a rich, hearty, and delicious frugal meal that everyone will love.
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Ingredients
- 3-4 tablespoons coconut oil (or other healthy fat)
- 1 onion, diced (or 2 tablespoons minced onion)
- 8 garlic cloves, minced (or 2 teaspoons garlic powder)
- 28 ounces chicken broth (3 1/2 cups) (my Homemade Vegetable Broth is a good vegan option)
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 2 1/2 cups lentils (rinsed) (read How to De-Gas Beans)
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (optional. I left it out due to my youngest not liking spicy foods)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil (or 2-3 tablespoons dried basil)
- salt (to taste - I use about 2 teaspoons)
Instructions
- Melt oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic. Saute 5 minutes or until the onion is soft.
- Add broth and next 5 ingredients.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
If Using Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot
- Add lentils and bring to a boil.
- Place the lid on the cooker and bring up to high pressure. Cook for 9 minutes on high (you may need a few more minutes since the tomatoes counteract the cooking of the lentils slightly. Conversely, you could add the tomatoes after cooking the beans and then let the resulting dish cook for a bit).
- Let pressure come down naturally. Remove lid carefully.
- Stir in basil and salt to taste.
If Using Regular Pot
- Add lentils, and then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, approximately 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. (Red lentils will cook quicker than brown or green.)
- Stir in basil and salt to taste.
Notes
- You might be wondering, "Hey where is the curry powder?!" in these Indian Curry Lentils. Good question!
- Curry isn't one spice. It's a blend of spices. So-instead of the turmeric, cumin, and pepper, you could substitute 2 1/2 teaspoons of curry powder. This homemade curry powder is a great mild version that we love on just about anything.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
226kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
306mg
(13%)
Potassium
641mg
(18%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
180IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Net Carbohydrates
17g
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 17g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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