Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Lentil Beans (Indian style) - aka Dhal Soup



This vegetarian style recipe might sound complicated, but if you have all the ingredients, it's fairly simple to make. Its a great meal to have at night and is definitely satisfying.

What You Need

2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 1/4 pounds canned, chopped tomatoes, drained
1 cup red lentils
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1/4 cups coconut milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

Instructions to cook:
1) Melt the butter in a saucepan and put the garlic and onion in for 2 minutes while stirring, then add the spices.
2) Put in tomatoes, red lentils, lemon juice, vegetable stock, coconut milk, and bring to a boil.
3) Reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 min. until the lentils are cooked.
4) Ready to eat! (you can add the cilantro and lemon now to add more flavor)
It may sound complicated but it's actually pretty simple. You don't need ALL the ingredients for it to still be good and it tastes delicious. Add more coconut milk if it's too spicy.

Serving Suggestions

Serves 4, or makes 4 meals.

Nutritional Info

352 calories
12 grams of fat
49 grams of carbs
17 grams of protein

Enjoy

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