Lentil Stew with Carrots and Tomatoes

Ingredients:

  • Lentils (16 oz. pkg.)
  • Carrots, peeled and diced (1 lb.)
  • Tomatoes, diced (2 lg.)    
  • Onion, diced (1 med.)
  • Olive Oil (2 tbsp.)
  • Vegetable Stock (5 cups)
  • Garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
  • Salt (1 tsp.)
  • Black Pepper (.5 tsp.)

Directions:

  1. Saute Onion in Olive Oil
  2. Add Carrots
  3. Add Stock, Lentils, and Tomatoes
  4. Bring to a boil
  5. Add Black Pepper and simmer covered until Lentils are cooked.

Chole

Ingredients:

  • Potatoes, peeled, diced and baked (1.5 lbs.)
  • Tomatoes, diced (2 lg.)
  • Onions, (sliced, 2 small)
  • Chickpeas, rinsed and drained (3 cans)
  • Canola Oil (2 tbsp.)
  • Turmeric (.5 tsp.)
  • Mustard Speeds (1 tsp.)
  • Ginger (.5 inches)
  • Garam Masala (1 tsp.)
  • Coriander Powder (.5 tsp.)
  • Cumin (.5 tsp.)
  • Coconut (.5 tbsp.)
  • Salt (1 tsp.)

Directions:

  1. Heat oil and add mustard seeds when hot.
  2. Add Onion, Ginger, Turmeric, and Salt. Saute.
  3. Add Tomatoes and Coconut and bring to a boil.
  4. Add Potatoes and Chickpeas and simmer for 20 minutes.

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Dosa

Ingredients:

  • White Rice (1 cup)
  • Urad Dhal (.67 cups)
  • Salt (1 tsp.)
  • Fenugreek (.5 tsp.)

Directions:

  1. Rinse Rice and Dahl, cover with water and soak for 12 hours.
  2. Blend in blender until grit free s possible.
  3. Stir in Salt and Fenugreek.
  4. Cover and put in warm place for 1-2 days to allow it to rise and ferment.  It should increase in volume to 150% .
  5. Spoon onto hot, oiled griddle and spread into a thin circle.  Drip Oil on the edges for crispy edges.
  6. Flip when the underside is cooked.  It should be golden brown when finished.
  7. Batter can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Dhal Makhani

Ingredients:

  • Urad Dhal, whole (.67 cups)
  • Kidney Beans, rinsed (2 15.5 oz cans)
  • Tomato Paste (6 oz.)
  • Cream (.5 cups)
  • Salt (2 tsp.)
  • Ground Red Pepper (1 tsp.)
  • Butter (3 tbsp.)
  • Ginger Paste (3.5 tsp.)
  • Garlic Paste (3.5 tsp.)

Directions:

  1. Soak Urad Dahl for 30 minutes.
  2. Put Dhal and Salt in one level.  Put Kidney Beans, garlic and Ginger in a separate level.
  3. Cook under pressure for 18 minutes.
  4. Add 1.5 cups water, Ground Red Pepper.  Stir and cook everything for 45 minutes.
  5. Add cream and cook for 10 minutes.

Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

  • Yellow onion (diced)
  • Carrots, peeled and diced (2)
  • Spinach, thawed (10 oz.)
  • Lentils (16 oz. pkg.)
  • Garlic (2 cloves)
  • Fire Roasted Tomatoes (2 cans)
  • Olive Oil (.25 cups)
  • Salt (2 tsp.)
  • Vegetable Stock (6 cups)
  • Paprika (1 tbsp.)
  • Oregano (1 tbsp.)

Directions:

  1. Instant Pot, Saute Onion and Garlic in Olive Oil.
  2. Add Carrot, Lentils, Tomatoes, Stock, Salt, Paprika and Oregano.
  3. Cook under high pressure for 10 minutes.
  4. Release the pressure.
  5. Stir in Spinach.

Brown Rice and Lentil Salad

Ingredients:

  • Lentils, dried (1 cup)
  • Brown Rice (1 cup)
  • Red Bell Pepper, diced (1)
  • Green Bell Pepper, diced (1)
  • Scallions, sliced (8 oz pkg.)
  • Carrots (2 lg.)
  • Celery (2 ribs)
  • White Vinegar (.5 cups)
  • Olive Oil (2 tbsp. + 2 tbsp.) cups)
  • Salt (1 tsp. +.5 tsp.)
  • Garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
  • Black Pepper (.5 tsp.)

Directions:

  1. Cook Brown Rice.
  2. Cook Lentils, 3 cups water, and 1 tsp. Salt. Until al-dente, 10-15 minutes.
  3. Drain Lentils and add 2 tbsp. Olive Oil.
  4. Mix Rice and Lentils.
  5. Add Bell Peppers, Scallions, Carrot, and Celery, then mix.
  6. In a mortar, Crush Garlic and .5 tsp Salt and mix in Vinegar.
  7. Add 2 tbsp Olive Oil and Black Pepper.
  8. Pour over salad.

Adai

Ingredients:

  • Urad Dhal (1 cup)
  • Chana Dhal (1 cup)
  • Toor Dhal (1 cup)
  • Rice (2 cups)
  • Veggies, like Carrot or Onion, finely chopped or grated (0-3 Cups)

Directions:

  1. Mix Dhals and Rice in large bowl.
  2. Add enough water to cover plus .5 inches and soak for 4 hours.
  3. Grind in Blender or food processor until consistency of thick batter.
  4. Mix in Veggies.
  5. Make on Griddle like pancakes.

Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

  • Split Peas (16 oz pkg.)
  • Carrots, sliced (1 lb.)
  • Onion, large (diced)
  • Potatoes, peeled and cubed (3 medium)
  • Dill, freshly chopped (.25 cups)
  • Bay Leaf (1)
  • Parsley, dried (1 tbsp.)
  • Thyme (1 tsp.)
  • Salt (2 tsp.)
  • Black Pepper (.5 tsp.)

Directions:

  1. Put all ingredients and 8 cups water into Instant Pot.
  2. Cook under pressure for 20 minutes.

Mujadara

Ingredients:

  • Red Onion, Sliced (4 or more lg.)
  • Lentils, brown or green (2 cups)
  • Brown Rice (2 cups)
  • Olive oil (.5 cups)
  • Salt (2 or more tsp.)
  • Lemon Juice (1 tbsp.)
  • Mint, dried (.25 tsp.)

Directions:

  1. Cook Lentils, Rice and 6 cups water in Instant Pot under pressure for 10 minutes.
  2. Separately, saute Red Onions in Olive oil until caramelized, ~30 minutes.
  3. Mix
  4. Optional: serve with Yogurt

Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients:

  • Potatoes, peeled and cubed (3 lbs.)
  • Frozen Mixed Veggies (24-32 oz.)
  • Brown or Green Lentils (16 oz.)
  • Onion, diced (sm.)
  • Butter (4 tbsp.)
  • Canola Oil (2 tbsp.)
  • Garlic Salt (1 tsp.)
  • Vegetable Stock (4 cups)
  • Thyme, dried ( 2 tsp.)
  • Salt (1 tsp.)
  • Black Pepper (1 tsp.)

Directions:

  1. In Instant Pot, cook Lentils in Stock in Instant Pot under pressure for 15 minutes.
  2. In 3-4 qt pot, Saute Onions in Oil.
  3. Add Vegetables, Thyme, Salt and Pepper, along with enough water to keep from burning. Cook covered until cooked.
  4. In third pot, Boil potatoes in covered pot until soft.
  5. Drain Potatoes. Then add Butter and Garlic Salt (if too dry add some warm milk). Mash potatoes.
  6. Mix Lentils and Vegetables and put in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  7. Layer Mashed potatoes on top, leaving space in center to vent.
  8. Bake at 350 degree for 40 to 60 minutes, turning half-way.
  9. Remove from oven when tops of mashed potatoes start to brown.