Red split Lentils
Red split Lentils

Hey everyone, it’s Louise, welcome to my recipe site. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, red split lentils. It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I am going to make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Red split Lentils is one of the most favored of current trending meals on earth. It’s appreciated by millions daily. It is simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. Red split Lentils is something which I’ve loved my whole life. They are fine and they look fantastic.

Red split lentils are fast cooking lentils that cook down into a creamy, hearty stew. Dried red lentils are actually orange in color, and are sometimes also labeled as Egyptian lentils. Read on to learn how to cook everyday red split lentils, red lentil curry, or dal, a traditional red lentil soup.

To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook red split lentils using 12 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Red split Lentils:
  1. Get Split red lentils(1 mug, about 250 grams)
  2. Take 1 mug warm Water for soaking(drained later)
  3. Make ready 2 medium white Onions diced
  4. Get Half can chopped tomatoes about 3 large tomatoes chopped finely
  5. Make ready 1 level tablespoon thick tomato paste
  6. Prepare Cooking oil
  7. Prepare Spices: salt, turmeric, plain paprika powder,
  8. Make ready Spices: mild Madrasa curry, garlic, red chilli flakes (as preferred)
  9. Take 2 mugs plain water
  10. Get 1 teaspoon Mustard seed (optional)
  11. Make ready 1 medium green or mixed pepper
  12. Get Coriander small bunch (optional)

Because their seed coat has been removed, they cook very fast and can become mushy, making them ideal for soups or stews. Green lentils: Green lentils have a glossy surface and a slightly firmer texture. They hold their shape well making them ideal for salads. Wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear.

Instructions to make Red split Lentils:
  1. Soak the lentils in warm water.meanwhile dice peel prep onions, and prep spices: garlic, salt, turmeric, paprika, powder, tomatoes and tomatoes puree, mixed spice, mustard seeds (optional).also blend the tomatoes
  2. Heat oil well in pan Fry onions by stirring frequently under medium heat, until almost dark brown but not burnt. Then reduce heat a bit. Then add spices, briefly until aroma starts.
  3. Then add drained lentils.then cook for briefly about 5 mins.and then add the blended tomatoes and the puree. add more salt as required.then let cook further a bit. Then cook about 10 mins..
  4. After dried out and almost but not sticking to pan, add 2 mugs (about 500 ml)of plain water.then simmer under medium low heat until lentils are soft and not too mushy.van top up with sliced green peppers
  5. Then now your lentil are done.serve over coconut rice, or any breads of choice… with yogart and onion garnish or any yogurt raitas of choice. Here served with wholemeal flat breads.Bismillah and enjoy

Plus, unlike other legumes, you don't need to soak them first. Get the recipe here: Kung Pao Lentils. Plenty of nutrients make this one a great family appetizer. Set these next to your salad, or have them as the main course! Get the recipe here: Red Lentil Flatbread.

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