Tamarind Lentils Recipe

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Looking for an easy tamarind lentils recipe? Learn how to make tamarind lentils using healthy ingredients.

Submitted by epjensen

Makes 8 servings

serve with basmati rice

Recipe Ingredients for tamarind lentils

2	tbs oil
3	cloves garlic
2	tsp fresh ginger
1	large onion
1	tsp garam masala
1/2	tsp cumin
1/16	tsp cayenne (or to taste)
2	cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
2	tbs tomato paste
2	tsp tamarind paste
1	tbs maple syrup
1/2	tsp salt
1	cup dried lentils (red, yellow or orange)
1/2	tsp whole cumin seeds

Recipe Directions for tamarind lentils

Sautee garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, add onion and sautee for 2-3 minutes until soft.
Add garam masala, cumin and pinch of cayenne.
Add 2 cups broth, bring to a boil, reduce to med-low and simmer partially covered for 30 minutes, until soft. add water as needed. Combine tomato paste, salt, tamarind, syrup and mix well. Add to lentils and simmer another 10 minutes or until tender.

Categories

Main Dish

Serving Size 115.8g

Amount Per Serving

Calories

147

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat

4.1g

Saturated Fat

0.6g

Trans Fat

0.0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

346mg

14%

Total Carbohydrates

20.1g

Dietary Fiber

7.9g

32%

Sugars

3.8g

Protein

8.0g

Vitamin A 2%	•	Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 3%	•	Iron 13%

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Health Information

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

Good points

Low in saturated fat

No cholesterol

Very high in dietary fiber

High in manganese

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