Lentil

brooklynmike

New member
Hi all - I'm a new member and would like to share this relatively low
cost meal good for family of 4 for 2 meals.

.5 lb Red lentils
1.5 lb carrots - 1/2 inch pieces
1.5 lb zucchini 1/2 inch pieces
1 lb red potato - 1/2 inch cube
1.5 lb turnip or daikon 1/2 inch pieces
1.5 lb mushrooms.
1.5 lb onions diced.
1 28 oz can crushed or whole tomato.
1-2 can chicken or vegetable broth.
Peanut oil for saute.
3-6 tbs Curry powder (I use Javin brand - local asian market)
2-3 tbs powder or fresh minced ginger.
2-3 tbs powdered garlic (or 1 whole head garlic minced)
2 tbs (to taste) cayenne.
2 tbs Turmeric.
Salt - to taste.
Bulgar wheat (optional)

In large pot (6 qts or more)
Saute onions in oil - when translucent add all spices and saute for a min or two more.
Add dried rinsed lentils, tomato and vegetable broth.
Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 30 min.
Add more broth or tomato if mixture is too dry.

Separately saute all vegetables except potato until they are cooked
but not too soft. Reserve vegetables.

After 20 min add potato to lentil mixture and continue to cook
till potato is cooked and lentils turn to porrige.

If stew is too watery at end remove from heat - add 1/2 cup of Bulgar
cover pot and allow to sit 15 min.

Add remaining cooked vegetables and mix everything together.



hint - I put the vegetables in the microwave for 3 min before saute - they cook quicker that way.
 

Fisher's Mom

Mother Superior
Super Site Supporter
Thanks, Mike! My kids love lentils so I will definitely be making this! And BTW, welcome to NCT!
 
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