Red Lentil Recipe
This easy and tasty red lentil recipe is a wonderful addition to your culinary repertoire. It's not only healthy and nutritious but also incredibly versatile.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Red lentils
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 medium Carrot diced
- 1 large Tomato chopped
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- Fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and diced carrot, and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped tomato and cook until it softens, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rinsed lentils to the pot and stir well to combine with the vegetables.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.