Tomato Lentil Stew Recipes / Lentil Stew with Tomatoes / Lentil Recipes- Veg Recipe Episode : 365

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: water

Water is a cost-effective base that still allows the flavors to shine.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and works well for sautéing.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can impart a different but pleasant flavor.

cumin

💰Cheaper: ground coriander

Ground coriander can provide a similar earthy flavor.

Heat a pan and pour in 10 ml of oil. Add the onions, garlic, and shallots, and sauté until golden brown.

Add turmeric powder, fennel powder, and chili flakes, and sauté.

Add 500 ml of water and mix.

Put the lentils into the mixture and mix well. Cook for 30 minutes until thickened.

Add salt to taste and mix.

Add 10 ml of oil and the tomatoes; sauté and crush the tomatoes to make a fine paste.

Pour in 200 ml of water and mix, cooking for an additional 6 to 8 minutes.

In a small pan, heat 5 ml of oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and Kashmiri chillies, and let the mustard seeds pop.

Pour the oil with the ingredients over the tomato lentil stew and serve.

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