Village-style lentil dish | Baking Tandoori Bread & Cooking Local Lentils Feed

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

garam masala

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Curry powder can be a more accessible spice blend.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley can be used as a milder herb alternative.

green chili

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell pepper offers sweetness without the heat.

Rinse lentils under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak lentils in water for 30 minutes to soften.

Heat edible oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until golden, about 5-7 minutes.

Add minced garlic and hot pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Mix in chopped tomato and tomato paste; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add turmeric, black pepper, and salt; stir to combine.

Drain lentils and add to the pot with enough water to cover.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Finish with a garnish of chopped potato before serving.

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