Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup dried brown lentils
  • 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth, divided
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Instruction

  • Place lentils in a medium-sized pot, with 2 cups of vegetable broth and 2 cups of water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce, and simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are just tender.
  • Drain any excess water from the lentils.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium-sized skillet, over medium heat.
  • Add chopped garlic cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, remaining vegetable broth, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, ginger, cumin, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, and cooked lentils.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro when ready to serve.