Indian Vegetable Stir-Fry with Lentils

Indian Vegetable Stir-Fry with Lentils

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Indian · 40 min · Beans · vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free

372 cal 20g protein 55g carbs 8g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 1 1/2 cups Mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, green beans)
  • 1/2 cup Red lentils
  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 1/2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1/2 cup Tomatoes, chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Rinse the red lentils thoroughly and set aside.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sputter.
  3. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in mixed vegetables and cook for another 8-10 minutes until tender.
  6. Meanwhile, in a separate pot, cook the lentils in boiling water until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain excess water if necessary.
  7. Combine cooked lentils with the vegetable stir-fry, mixing well. Cook together for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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