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Indian Lentil Stew

Indian Lentil Stew
I love making this lentil stew because it's so comforting and full of flavor. The potatoes and carrots are tender and the spices smell amazing. It's perfect with some warm naan bread.
Ingredients
  • 500g/1.1lb mixed vegetables (mainly potatoes and carrots), chopped
  • 200g/7 oz of this amount should be potatoes, peeled and chopped,
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped.
  • 250g/8.8 oz dried red lentils (about 1 cup US/240ml EU)
  • 250ml/1 cup EU/240 ml US crushed tomatoes
  • 250ml/1 cup EU/240ml US coconut milk
  • 240 ml/1 cup EU/1 cup US water
  • 35g/1.2 oz baby spinach leaves
  • 15ml/1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 15ml/1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 3g/0.1 oz grated fresh ginger (about 1 tsp)
  • 6g/0.2 oz garlic, peeled and minced (about 2 cloves)
  • 3g/0.1 oz ground coriander (about 1/2 tsp)
  • 2g/0.07 oz turmeric (about 1/2 tsp)
  • 2g/0.07 oz ground cumin (about 1/2 tsp)
  • 1g/0.035 oz cayenne pepper (about 1/2 tsp)
  • 1 vegetable broth cube
  • Salt (unknown amount)
Instructions

1. Peel the potatoes and chop them into bite-sized pieces, then peel and chop the carrot in a similar size.

2. Finely chop the onion and garlic after peeling them.

3. Carefully remove the seeds from the cayenne pepper, then finely chop it.

4. Heat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, approximately 180°F (82°C).

5. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the saucepan, cooking them until softened, which should take around 5 minutes.

6. Next, add the chopped carrot, potatoes, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of coriander, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, and the chopped cayenne pepper to the saucepan. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

7. Now add 14 ounces (410g) of crushed tomatoes, 1 cup (240 ml) of water, 1/2 cup (120 ml) of coconut milk, and 1 vegetable broth cube to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

8. Stir in a handful of baby spinach leaves and cook until they're wilted. Season the dish with salt and a squeeze of lime juice to taste.

9. Serve hot, accompanied by warm naan bread and garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.

Tools
  • large saucepan
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • wooden spoon
  • vegetable peeler
  • garlic press
  • measuring cups and spoons

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