Trilogy's Curried Lentils (adapted for Microwave)
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Recipe By : RisaG/Naomi Judd
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans/Legumes/Pulses
Amount Measure Ingredient, Preparation Method
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3 tbsp olive oil
2 cups brown lentils, I used green lentils
1 cup onion, chopped
3 tbsp garlic, chopped
2 carrots, trim/quarter/slice
3 tbsp curry powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 (14 oz) cans vegetable stock, + water=4 cups
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
In a microwaveable dish (large enough for all lentils and their growth when cooked), place onion, garlic and lentils and 1-1/2 tbsp olive oil.
Cook on HIGH, uncovered, for 2 minutes just to cook onions a bit.
Add carrots and spices.
Cook for another 2 minutes just to soften carrots a bit and to cook spices a bit.
Then add liquid and cover whole dish with plastic wrap.
Place in microwave and cook on HIGH for 20 minutes.
When it beeps, take it out and stir; taste for seasonings.
If done, then take out of microwave; if not, add a 1 cup more water and cook for another 20 minutes.
When fully cooked, lentils should be soft but not mushy; stir in cilantro.
Serve right away with some basmati rice and any condiments you like - raita, chutneys of all kinds, paratha bread or chapati, pita or naan.