Madras Lentils
The word "Madras" in this recipe refers to the type of curry powder used to create a unique spice blend of curry leaves, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, chile pepper, bay leaves, fenugreek, allspice, and black pepper.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small cauliflower (2 pounds) cut into florets
3/4 pound all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons curry powder, preferably Madras
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 1/2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped, with their juice
3/4 teaspoon salt (I just ground a little bit of sea salt in, not 3/4 tsp though)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt, for serving (optional)
1 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed
PREPARATION
- In 5-quart Dutch oven or large saucepan with lid, heat oil over low heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute or until garlic is tender. Stir in bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently 5 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in cauliflower, potatoes, lentils, curry powder, cumin, coriander, and cook 2 minutes or until well coated.
- Add tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and 1 3/4 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook 30 minutes, or until lentils are cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Stir in peas and cook 1 minute, or until heated through. Divide curry evenly among plates and top each serving with yogurt if desired.
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