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Stewed Lentils with Yogurt, Cucumbers, and Green Chiles Photo: RAYMOND HOM

Stewed Lentils with Yogurt, Cucumbers, and Green Chiles

Inspired by: Dal with raita. Why it's better: Naturally nutritious and ghee-free.

Whole Living, October 2010 http://www.marthastewart.com/130537/stewed-lentils-yogurt-cucumbers-and-green-chiles
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  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

  • For the Lentils

    • 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 cup diced onion
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
    • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • Kosher salt
    • 5 cups water
    • 2 cups red lentils
    • Kosher salt

  • For the Garnish

    • 1/4 cup diced onion
    • 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
    • 1 green chile, such as serrano, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup chopped cilantro, plus whole leaves, for garnish
    • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

  • For Serving

    • 4 cups cooked brown basmati rice
    • 1 cup 2% Greek yogurt

Directions

  1. Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Toast cumin seeds until fragrant, about 1 minute, swirling pan. Set aside. Heat oil and add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring, until onions are tender, about 6 minutes. Add turmeric and toasted cumin seeds. Cook 1 minute. Add water and lentils. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and partially cover. Cook until lentils are tender and mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Season with salt.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare garnish: Combine onion, cucumber, chile, cilantro, and vinegar. Season with salt.
  3. To serve, ladle lentils over rice; top with yogurt and cucumber mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves.

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