“Green lentils with a kick
Taste-worthy of every lick
A stew for the cold
For the mighty & bold
Herbed & spiced
With vegetables diced
With crusty ol’ bread
For a yummy dinner spread!”
Ingredients
1 cup green lentils, boiled [don’t drain the liquid]
2 Italian chicken sausages, casing removed and crumbled/finely chopped
1 small red onion, sliced lengthwise
2 plum tomatoes, diced
½ cup carrots, diced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 small green chili, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 dried red chili, broken in half
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons light olive oil
A small bunch of fresh coriander, roughly chopped
Salt to taste
Method
Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf & dried chili and cook for a minute. Add garlic, ginger, fresh green chili and cook till the garlic begins to brown. Stir in the onions along with a little salt. Cook till they turn translucent. Now add the tomatoes, along with remaining dry spices. Cook covered on a medium-low flame till the tomatoes are tender and oil begins to separate. Crush any big tomato chunks and add the sausage & carrots. Sauté till the chicken is fully cooked and then add lentils, ½ cup water & fresh coriander. Cover and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot with a dash of cream / yogurt & warm crusty bread. Healthy, wholesome & absolutely delish!
Try this, and other scrumptious dishes at my upcoming dining experiences!
