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Curried Lentil in Tomato Sauce
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Ingredients

Difficulty:	Low
Vegetarian:	Yes
No of Servings:	8
Preperation Time:	15 (minutes)
Cooking Time:	20 (minutes)
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Rating:	5,00 (1 Votes)
Date added;:	11.March.2008
Author:	Food Everyday - one of the 2007 publications

Description This dish is just so yummy! and so easy!Reminds me of the meals I had growing up in the home of my bestest best.

Instructions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat
Add onion and ginger; season with salt
Cook stirring frequently until beginning to brown (5 to 8 minutes)
Add spices (curry powder, garam masala, cayenne pepper); cook, stirring until fragrant (30-60 seconds)
Add tomato sauce, lentils, and 1 cup water
Simmer until slightly thickened (5 to 10 minutes)
Stir in lime juice and cilantro; season with salt
Serve over cook rice and garnish with cilantro if desired.

Notes

If, like me, you cannot find canned lentils ANYWHERE, you can prepare your own. Just keep in mind that the lentils will take about one hour to cook on the stove. For this recipe, cook 1 1/2 cup dry lentils in 3 cups water. Bring to boil, turn heat to low and simmer until most of water is absorbed (about 20 -30 minutes)

I have a little guy who doesn't like his food too spicy and even though I skimp on the cayenne pepper, this still comes out to spicy for him. To cut the spice, you can add salt, lemon/lime juice or plain yogurt. All three go well with this recipe<.li>