LENTILS, POTATOES AND PEAS IN INDIAN-STYLE TOMATO SAUCE

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces new potatoes
1/2 cup red lentils
8 ounces whole onion or 7 ounces chopped, ready-cut onion (1 2/3 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot-pepper flakes
1 15- or 16-ounce can tomato puree, no salt added
1 teaspoon sun-dried-tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons raisins
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Scrub potatoes, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place in pot with lentils and 3 cups of water. Cover, and bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, until lentils and potatoes are cooked.
  • Chop whole onion, and saute in hot oil in a nonstick skillet.
  • Mince garlic, and add to onion; stir in cumin, coriander and hot-pepper flakes, cooking until onion is soft.
  • Stir in tomato puree, tomato paste and wine, and simmer.
  • When lentils and potatoes are cooked, drain well and stir into tomato mixture. Then, add peas, vinegar and raisins. Continue cooking about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 555, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 98 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 167 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams

Adnan Abid
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian main course. The lentils are a good source of protein and the potatoes and peas add a lot of flavor. I also love the addition of tomatoes, which give the dish a nice tanginess.


Ahmad Safi
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of lentils, potatoes, and peas, and it always turns out great. I also love the addition of tomatoes, which give the dish a nice tanginess.


Francis Lobato
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This is a great recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the addition of peas, which add a nice sweetness to the dish.


Wisal Babar
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook lentils, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The tomato sauce is flavorful and the lentils are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Cinder Wonders
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used canned lentils and potatoes to save time, and it still turned out great.


Garrick Marvel
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nji Edwin
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian main course. The lentils are a good source of protein and the potatoes and peas add a lot of flavor. I also love the addition of tomatoes, which give the dish a nice tanginess.


Rx4
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the addition of peas, which add a nice sweetness to the dish.


Finwa
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook lentils, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The tomato sauce is flavorful and the lentils are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Amoudi
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This is my go-to recipe for lentils. It's so simple to make and always turns out great. I love the addition of potatoes and peas, which add a nice texture and flavor to the dish.


Nark “KD” Kumaravelan
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Narayan Khadka
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The lentils were cooked through but still had a slight bite to them, and the potatoes and peas were tender. The tomato sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice.


JB Corporation
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used canned lentils and potatoes to save time, and it still turned out great.


Irfan Abdul Rashid
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of lentils, potatoes, and peas in the tangy tomato sauce was delicious.


Khusboo Nesha
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This dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.