Madras Lentils

[timothy]

I don't think I've seen this posted before but it's a tasty alternative to regular beans and rice.
Goes well with grilled pork.
I get a pack of those tasty bites from Sam's

Madras Lentils Recipe (Tasty Bite Copycat)​

With over a dozen 5-star reviews, this Madras lentils recipe combines hearty lentils with a creamy tomato sauce for the perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep main! Inspired by the Tasty Bite Madras lentil pouches, it is incredibly easy, nourishing, and delicious.

Prep Time5minutes mins
Cook Time40minutes mins
Total Time45minutes mins

Course: Main Dishes, Soups
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: black lentils, lentil recipe, madras lentils, meal prep lentils, tasty bite lentils
Diet: Vegetarian
Time: 45 minutes or less

Servings: 4 servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients​

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 28 g
• 1 yellow onion finely diced
• 1 red bell pepper finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
• ¼ cup tomato paste 60 g
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground coriander seed
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 4 cups vegetable broth 1 L
• 1 cup dry black lentils can sub brown lentils, 180 g
• 1 15-oz can kidney beans drained, 425 g
• ½ cup half and half use canned coconut milk for vegan option, 120 mL
• To serve: cilantro, naan, rice

Instructions​

• Aromatics: Heat 2 Tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot or skillet over medium/high heat. Add 1 yellow onion, 1 red bell pepper, 4 cloves garlic, and 2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger. Cook until onions are soft and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Flavor It Up: Stir in ¼ cup tomato paste, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cumin, ¾ tsp salt, ½ tsp ground coriander seed, and ½ tsp cayenne pepper. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes (this will transform the tomato flavor from sour to savory).
• Lentils: Add 4 cups vegetable broth and 1 cup dry black lentils. Cover and let gently simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Rice: If serving with rice, get that cooking now according to the instructions on the package.
• Finishing Touches: Remove from heat and stir in 1 15-oz can kidney beans and ½ cup half and half. Serve warm over rice, topped with cilantro and served with naan.

Recipe from Live Eat Learn at https://www.liveeatlearn.com/madras-lentils/.

 

[Joan]

Thanks Timothy, that really sounds delicious