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Lentil Vindaloo

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total time: 45 Minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil

    1 qt (1 L) yellow onion, minced

    ¼ cup (60 mL) garlic, minced

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) ginger, grated

    2 tsp (10 mL) cumin seeds

    1 tsp (5 mL) coriander seeds

    2 tsp (10 mL) red chili powder

    1 tsp (5 mL) turmeric

    2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes

    2 cups (500 mL) whole red lentils, rinsed

    1 qt (1 L) vegetable stock

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) garam masala

    salt and pepper, to taste

    ¼ cup (60 mL) cilantro, minced


Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until softened and fragrant.
  2. Add cumin, coriander, chili powder, and turmeric. Stir for a few seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in tomatoes and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in lentils and garam masala. Simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot with rice or naan, and garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 ¼ cups (400 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 270
  • Total Fat 5 g
  • Saturated Fat .5 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates 25 g
  • Dietary Fibre 9 g
  • Sugar 12 g
  • Protein 13 g
  • Sodium 930 mg
  • Potassium 878 mg
  • Folate 114 mcg