MUM'S EVERYDAY RED LENTILS (AARTI SEQUEIRA)
Make and share this Mum's Everyday Red Lentils (Aarti Sequeira) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ilovecookingsomuch
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the lentils in a strainer and rinse them under running water. Add them to a bowl, cover with water and let soak for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, the onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, chile, if using, and the lentils. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Skim any scum from the surface. DO NOT ADD SALT YET; it will toughen the lentils, thereby lengthening their cooking time. Lower the heat, cover the pot with a lid and gently simmer until the lentils are tender, almost translucent, and almost falling apart, about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Whisk the lentils, releasing its natural starch, and mash some them so the mixture becomes thick. Add salt, to taste.
- Tempering oil (bagaar): In a small bowl, combine the cumin and mustard seeds. In another bowl, combine the spice powders. Have all the ingredients ready because this will move very fast!
- In a small skillet, over a medium-high flame, warm 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add seeds and immediately cover so you don't get covered in spluttering oil and seeds! Add the spices. They should sizzle and bubble a little - that's the blooming and it's exactly what you want. Don't let them burn. The mixture should bloom for about 30 seconds, no more.
- Pour the oil mixture into the lentils, standing back so you don't get hurt when the mixture splutters again. Stir to combine. Transfer the lentils to a serving dish and garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.4, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 20.4, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 16.8
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Deeqo Hassan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the spices are well-balanced. I especially liked the addition of coconut milk, which gave the dish a creamy and rich flavor. I served it with rice and it wa
Hana Adel
[email protected]I really enjoyed this recipe. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of coconut milk, which gave the dish a creamy and rich flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Narendra Chaudhary
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The lentils cook quickly and the spices give the dish a lot of flavor. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.
Ibrahim Sulaimun
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how good this dish was. I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of coconut milk, which gave th
Isaac Lebogang Moepi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the spices are well-balanced. I especially liked the addition of coconut milk, which gave the dish a creamy and rich flavor. I served it with rice and it wa
Zehad Khan
[email protected]I really enjoyed this recipe. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of coconut milk, which gave the dish a creamy and rich flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Pradeep Dushmantha
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The lentils cook quickly and the spices give the dish a lot of flavor. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.
Gregory Williams
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of coconut milk, which gave the dish a creamy and rich flavor. I will definitely be
Awais Ur Rahman
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. My kids love the mild flavor of the lentils and the creamy texture of the coconut milk. I also like that this recipe is healthy and easy to make.
gamer six
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The lentils are always cooked perfectly and the spices are flavorful without being overwhelming. I love the addition of coconut milk, which gives the dish a cre
Neha Chowdhury
[email protected]This is a great recipe for busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and the lentils are always cooked perfectly. I love the combination of spices and the coconut milk gives the dish a creamy and rich flavor. I usually serve it with rice, but it
Naqeeb Tareen
[email protected]I'm not a fan of lentils, but I decided to give this recipe a try because it looked so easy. I was pleasantly surprised! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of coconut milk, which gave
FF Robin YT
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a combination of red and yellow lentils, and the different colors made the dish look very appealing. The spices were well-balanced and the coconut milk gave the dish a creamy and rich flavor. I se
Gary
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some cooked lentils in my fridge and I wasn't sure what to do with them. I found this recipe and it was perfect. The lentils were delicious and the spices were very flavorful. I will defini
Sarina voutour
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how good this dish was. I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Niyaz Muhammad
[email protected]This is one of the best red lentil recipes I've tried. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the spices are well-balanced. I especially love the addition of coconut milk, which gives the dish a creamy and rich flavor. I will definitely be making this
Laxuman Chadiyal
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Zaibi Bhatti
[email protected]This red lentil recipe is a keeper! It's quick to prepare and tastes delicious. I followed the recipe exactly as written and the lentils came out perfectly cooked - soft but not mushy, with a slightly nutty flavor. The spices and aromatics really mak