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baked tandoori lentils

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Tiffany Bannworth
@DrBannworth
Cape Coral, FL

This Indian inspired side dish goes with so many meals. It can even be served as a main dish with paneer. To make even heartier, add green peppers, chickpeas, and potatoes.

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10
prep time 40 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For baked tandoori lentils

  • 1 lb
    lentils
  • water to boil lentils
  • 1 jar
    roasted red peppers
  • 4
    onions, sliced
  • TANDOORI SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    plain yogurt, full fat
  • 1/2 c
    whole milk or cream
  • 1/2 tsp
    garam masala
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    saffron
  • 1/4 tsp
    chinese five spice
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    garlic paste
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    ginger paste
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne or chili powder
  • 1
    lemon wedge, squeezed
  • 1/4 stick
    butter

How To Make baked tandoori lentils

  • 1
    Boil lentils until fully cooked, place onions in as well during boiling.
  • 2
    To make tandoori sauce, place all ingredients in a pot. Whisk. Almost, boil, then reduce heat to low. Allow to reduce and thicken until lentils are done.
  • 3
    Preheat at 300.
  • 4
    Pour lentil mix in and stir.
  • 5
    In an oven safe pot with a lid, place mix tandoori and roasted red peppers (drained) in oven. Baked for 30 minutes.
  • 6
    I like to serve this with https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/chicken/stuffed-grape-leaves-and-grecian-lemon-sauce.html https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/fruit-sauce/mediterranean-fruit-spiced-applesauce.html
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