CURRIED LENTIL SALAD WITH CAPERS & CURRANTS RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by mahto
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- 1. Rinse the lentils well and pick through them to remove any dirt or bits of rock. Drain them, then put them in a pot with the garlic clove and the bay leaf and cover with 3-4 inches of water. Cover and bring to a boil then turn the heat down and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes. You should start testing the lentils for doneness at around 15 minutes in, just in case, since you don't want to overcook them - mushy lentils are just not as appealing as toothsome ones. 2. While the lentils are simmering, make the dressing by placing all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously to combine. If you don't have all the spices, don't despair, it will probably still taste good with just some of them - for my money, the cumin and coriander are the most important ones to include. 3. Dice up the onion (very fine) and chop up your veggies and herbs, trying to get the vegetables cut to roughly the same size. If you're using raisins instead of currants, I'd chop them up a bit and you can do the same with the capers if you have large ones. 4. When the lentils are finished, take the pot off the heat, drain it and fill with cold water to stop the lentils from continuing to cook (and getting mushy). After a few minutes, drain the water out and pour the lentils into a serving bowl and toss with the dressing. Add the onions, herbs, veggies, currants and capers (and any other ingredients you've chosen to add) and serve. this tastes even better the next day so you can definitely make it ahead of time and just keep it covered in the fridge. Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/curried-lentil-salad.html#ixzz2q78w2EPp
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Tiana Njeri
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone who is looking for a healthy and delicious meal.
Suraj Das
[email protected]This salad is a great option for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover lentils.
NAWAB Nawab
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of curry, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are well-balanced and the salad is very refreshing.
Zayla Langsto
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and tangy dressing.
Yoongi Min
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use lentils and this salad is a great option. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.
Nathan Blanchard
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.
Enock Kasirye
[email protected]I found that the lentils took a little longer to cook than the recipe stated. Other than that, the salad was delicious.
James Finlay
[email protected]This salad is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for people who like a little heat.
John Akinde
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to make a healthy and delicious meal without a lot of fuss.
Amjad Sahib
[email protected]This salad is easy to make and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Jessica Allred
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I especially liked the addition of capers and currants.
Olubunmi Somade
[email protected]This salad was surprisingly good! I was skeptical about the combination of lentils and curry, but it totally worked.
Phoenix Frecklington
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this salad changed my mind. The curry and capers give it a really interesting flavor.
Shahid Kamrani
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Md jahid Islam
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also very versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Sujal Gautam
[email protected]This salad was absolutely outstanding! The flavors are so well-balanced and the textures are perfect. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular rotation.