Tamarind Lentils
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
3 tbsp. coconut or peanut oil3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 in. cube fresh ginger, peeled and minced1 large onion, diced1 tsp. garam masala1/2 tsp. whole cumin seedsgenerous pinch of cayenne1 cup dried lentils (black or green preferred…brown are fine, but will be mushier.)2 cups veggie broth or water2 tsp. concentrated tamarind syrup or paste1 tbsp. pure maple syrup or agave nectar2 tbsp. tomato paste1/2 tsp. salt
Heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and let sizzle for 30 seconds. Add onion and fry until translucent and soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garam masala, cumin seeds, and cayenne, and stir for 30 seconds until spices smell fragrant.
Add lentils and liquid, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Stir and lower heat to medium-low. Partially cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Stir occasionally until lentils have absorbed most of the cooking liquid and are very tender. The lentils will be very thick….if you want a thinner consistency, add a few tbsps of water.
In small bowl, combine tamarind, maple syrup/agave, tomato paste, and salt (note: it won’t look or smell too pretty, but stick with it - trust me). Use rubber spatula to scrape all of the mixture into the lentils.
Stir to completely dissolve all the flavorings. Simmer for another 4 to 6 minutes. Adjust salt to taste.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user XMYAIMISTRUE.
Add lentils and liquid, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Stir and lower heat to medium-low. Partially cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Stir occasionally until lentils have absorbed most of the cooking liquid and are very tender. The lentils will be very thick….if you want a thinner consistency, add a few tbsps of water.
In small bowl, combine tamarind, maple syrup/agave, tomato paste, and salt (note: it won’t look or smell too pretty, but stick with it - trust me). Use rubber spatula to scrape all of the mixture into the lentils.
Stir to completely dissolve all the flavorings. Simmer for another 4 to 6 minutes. Adjust salt to taste.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user XMYAIMISTRUE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 161.2
- Total Fat: 7.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 350.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 20.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
- Protein: 5.5 g
Member Reviews
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CD13766448
My new comfort food! So simple to cook, with ingredients I always have in the pantry. Makes 4 really good sized servings. Tangy, spicy without being hot, and oh so satisfying. I had mine with some pita bread warmed in the oven. Will have another serve for dinner tomorrow night, it's so good. - 4/11/13