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Viewed: 72 - Published at: 2 years agoIngredients
- 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils
- 5 cups water
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 2 slices peeled fresh ginger
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups finely chopped onions
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cups diced carrots
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup seeded and diced red bell peppers
- 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes, or one 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Ground black pepper
Method
- Rinse the red lentils in a sieve.
- Place them in a soup pot with the water, turmeric, bay leaves, garlic, ginger, and 1 teaspoon of the salt and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally as they come to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until soft, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a covered skillet or saucepan on medium-low heat.
- Add the onions and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes.
- Increase the heat, add the carrots, and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the potatoes, cumin, and coriander and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the water and bell peppers and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the tomatoes and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves and ginger slices from the cooked lentils and discard them.
- Stir in the cooked vegetables.
- Stir in the lemon juice, cilantro, and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
- Season with black pepper to taste.
