Name: Simmered Red Lentils with Vegetables
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen green peas; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 carrots, chopped into ½-in (1.25-cm) cubes; Simple Steamed Brown Rice, or your favorite rice, for serving; Fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), for garnish; 1 cup (200 g) dried red lentils, picked through for stones and debris; 1 small cauliflower, cut into small florets; 4 cloves garlic, minced; One 1- in (2.5- cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped; Salt, to taste; 2 zucchinis, chopped into ½-in (1.25-cm) slices; 3 cups (750 ml) water; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

Preparation info

Serves
8

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 55

Appears in

Silk Road Vegetarian

By Dahlia Abraham-Klein

Published 2014

About

I never feel more present than when i’m preparing the vegetable mélange in this bright red dish. I feel the beauty of the moment as I infuse the red lentils with cumin, ginger, and the bite of chili powder and watch the whole thing simmer down into a creamy purée. Revel in this delectable entrée, which is best served over basmati rice. Thanks to my mother-in-law, Shirley, for sharing this recipe with me that is so aligned with my heritage.