Beluga Lentils

Name: Beluga Lentils
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 x 400 g (14 oz) tins beluga lentils; Large handful of fresh coriander (cilantro); Large handful of fresh coriander (cilantro); 2 tbsp ghee or oil; 2 tbsp ghee or oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp ground turmeric; Chilli powder, to taste; 2 tsp garlic paste; 1 tsp ginger paste; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; Fine sea salt, to taste; Juice of 1 small lemon

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

15-Minute Indian

By Anjula Devi

Published 2025

About

I just love how readily beluga lentils absorb all the spices. This recipe is like a hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

2 x 400 g (14 oz) tins beluga lentils
Large handful of fresh coriander

Asia
India
Side dish
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Fill and boil the kettle.
Drain and rinse the beluga lentils.
Chop the fresh coriander and set aside.
Place the wok on a high heat, then add the following ingredients in this order: 700ml (23½fl oz/3 cups) hot kettle water, ghee or oil, cumin seeds, beluga lentils, turmeric, chilli powder, garlic paste, ginger paste and tomato paste. Place t