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Ethiopian Lentil Curry

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From: Munchin with Munchkin

Quick Facts

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 1 hr. 30 min.
Total: 1 hr. 45 min.

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Kris Mullen
The delicate spices of Ethiopian food have made the restaurants increasingly popular, and now you can try it at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup brown lentils
  • 1 cauliflower head, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Tbs amchar massala
  • 2 Tbs massala molida
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt (optional)

Directions

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add minced garlic and continue to sauté for another minute.
  • Combine cauliflower, peas, and lentils in the pot, sprinkle with amchar massala and massala molida and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Pour crushed tomatoes and tomato paste into the pot and stir to combine. Add about 2 cups of water and bring curry to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer on low until lentils are tender; about an hour.
  • Mix in plain yogurt and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 318
  Calories from Fat 54 (17%)
(10%)Total Fat 6g
(3%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
(0%)Cholesterol 1mg
(19%)Sodium 462mg
(49%)Potassium 1698mg
Total Carbohydrate 53g
(88%)Dietary Fiber 22g
Sugars 14g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(40%)Protein 20g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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