Black Lentil Curry

Black Lentil Curry

Protein packed vegetarian delight...

Follow the recipe to make this sumptuous protein rich vegetarian meal, that can also be made vegan! 

Getting started...Soak black lentils for 5-6 hours before boiling it in a pressure pan for 4-5 whistles.

Roughly chop 2 tomatoes, 2 green chilies, a block of ginger and 5 cloves of garlic...blend this into a gravy. Chop some onions and keep it aside.

Heat clarified butter (ghee) or vegan oil (coconut/almond/corn) and add cumin seeds. Wait until cumin seeds crackle and add chopped onions. Once golden brown add the tomato/ginger/garlic gravy. Add in turmeric powder, salt...let it boil for several minutes.

Add the boiled black lentils...and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

This can be served with rice, bread or can just be had as is like a soup. For a tangy flavor you can add some lemon juice. Bon Appetit!