Indian Spiced Lentils Recipe - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 1026

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: pulses

Split peas are often less expensive and have a similar texture.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor but vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

ginger

🥗Healthier: fresh ginger

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger is more accessible and has a longer shelf life.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley can provide a similar fresh flavor.

Rinse red lentils under water until it runs clear.

Chop yellow onion and garlic in a mini chopper until it resembles a paste, but not completely pureed.

Add the chopped onion and garlic to a cold pan with vegetable oil.

Turn on the heat and sauté the onion and garlic mixture until it starts to soften.

Add grated ginger to the pan and sauté for several more minutes.

Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan to prevent drying out.

Stir in garam masala and mix well with the onion, garlic, and ginger.

Add the rinsed red lentils to the pan and cover with enough water.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until lentils are creamy.

Season with salt at the end of cooking, just before serving.

Serve the lentils over basmati rice or as is, garnished with torn cilantro.

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