MAKES 8 SERVINGS
NOTES
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
Place the rinsed lentils in a stockpot. Add the water, give it stir, and turn heat to medium low, setting a timer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat after 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet set over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and cinnamon stick; cook for about 2 minutes, until fragrant. The whole house should smell fragrant!
Add the onion, jalapeño, garlic, and ginger; cook for 5 minutes, until the onions turn translucent.
Add the turmeric, cardamom, paprika, ground cloves, salt, and tomato to the pan. Cook until the tomato begins to collapse, about 3 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick and save for leftovers container.
Stir the spiced onion tomato mixture into the pot of lentils. Add the juice of one whole lemon and stir. Taste and add salt as needed. I add quite a bit more salt to taste. If it is too dry, then add some water. If it is too wet, then cook on low until it thickens to your liking. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and enjoy!

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This is delicious! and so easy. A big hit at the dinner table. Thank you!
OOOOH this recipe is so heart warming….literally! The heat from the jalapeño and ginger warm the soul and the result is feeling beautifully fulfilled! I made a few adjustments based on what I had on hand..no tomatoes that were even close to ripe or flavorful( it’s still winter) so I used tomato paste and a few cherry tomatoes for the color and mouthfeel. I more than doubled the ginger and was generous to a fault with the garlic too. Absolutely delicious! A real keeper! Many thanks Stephanie for sharing!!!!
What do you use it with?
I eat it in a big mug when I walk in hungry. I use it as a side dish. Put over rice, over cauliflower rice, over a baked potato, eat it as a soup. It’s so good for you and yum in the tum.
Thanks Stephanie, I forgot what you said, but bought ingredients
This sounds so good that I may even have to try to make it!!! You know me in the cooking department is truly an adventure for all to enjoy!!!
Pure deliciousness ❤️