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If you want to impress someone with a dal, make it this vegan Sabut Masoor. Don’t be afraid of the number of spices—it is quite simple to make. The spices and garlic are blended to a paste and fried in the oil. The secret to getting the right flavor profile is a hot sauce made from chiles, garlic, and vinegar in the tadka. Serve this vegan Sabut Masoor with rice, naan, or another kind flatbread. Recipe from Vegan Richa’s Indian Kitchen Copyright © 2015 by Richa Hingle.

Masala Lentils (Sabut Masoor) [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Calories

154

Serves

4

Cooking Time

45

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup brown/green lentils, washed and drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons safflower or other neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red or white onion
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek leaves or 1/8 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sweet or hot paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha or other hot sauce, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped tomato
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter (optional)

Preparation

  1.  Combine the lentils with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Partially cover and cook over medium heat until the lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  2. While the lentils are cooking, make the tempering. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. In a blender, combine the garlic, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, fenugreek, paprika, nutmeg, black pepper, sriracha, and 2 tablespoons of water. Blend to combine well. Add this paste to the onions in the skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and salt, and cook until the tomatoes are tender, about 8 minutes. Mash the larger tomato pieces.
  4. Add the tempering to the lentils. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and spice. Garnish with cilantro and vegan butter, if using, and serve hot.

Notes

A portion of the proceeds from the sales of this book will go toward Wildlife SOS, Help Animals India and Animal Aid Unlimited.

Nutritional Information

Total Calories: 615 | Total Carbs: 74 g | Total Fat: 26 g | Total Protein: 22 g | Total Sodium: 506 mg | Total Sugar: 18 g Per Serving: Calories: 154 | Carbs: 19 g | Fat: 7 g | Protein: 6 g | Sodium: 127 mg | Sugar: 5 g Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.


About The Author

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Richa Hingle

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Richa Hingle is the prolific and award-winning recipe developer, blogger, and photographer behind Vegan Richa. She loves to show people how easy it is to cook vegan Indian or other cuisines. Her eBook on Indian Vegan Diwali Sweets was wildly successful in which she created vegan versions of Indian desserts that were previously deemed impossible. She lives in Seattle with her husband and a fluffy Pomeranian.

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