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Curried Lentil Pie

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This savory pie features a hearty filling of green lentils, potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers seasoned with coriander, cumin, and turmeric. The mixture is simmered until tender and encased in a flaky pastry that bakes to a perfect golden brown. It is a comforting, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly dish that serves as a substantial main course or a unique appetizer.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 288.4
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This savory pie features a hearty filling of green lentils, potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers seasoned with coriander, cumin, and turmeric. The mixture is simmered until tender and encased in a flaky pastry that bakes to a perfect golden brown. It is a comforting, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly dish that serves as a substantial main course or a unique appetizer.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 lg Onion, chopped
  • 2 ea Garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 md Potato, diced
  • 1 md Carrot, sliced
  • 1 small Green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 cup Green lentils
  • 2 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
Directions
  1. 1
    Salt & pepper In a large pot, heat oil.
  2. 2
    Fry onion & garlic for a couple of minutes.
  3. 3
    Add potatoes, carrots & bell pepper & continue to fry for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4
    Add spices & stir fry for a couple of seconds.
  5. 5
    Add lentils & tomato paste , stir quickly & add water.
  6. 6
    Cover, raise heat & bring to a boil.
  7. 7
    Reduce heat & simmer gently for 30 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add salt & pepper.
  9. 9
    Check the water levels & lentil consistency.
  10. 10
    Cook for another 15 minutes if lentils are not cooked.
  11. 11
    Remove from heat & let cool slightly.
  12. 12
    The mixture should be moist but not swimming in water.
  13. 13
    Roll out the pastry & line a 9" pie plate.
  14. 14
    Add the filling & cover with remaining pastry.
  15. 15
    Bake at 400F/200C for 30 to 40 minutes until the pastry is browned.
  16. 16
    Serve with chutney, chili sauce & a salad.
  17. 17
    Good cold.
  18. 18
    Very loosely drawn from "Entertaining with Cranks"

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 288.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.2g15%
Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 80.4mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 45.4g16%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g42%
Sugars 7.1g
Protein 11.0g22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: american, baking, bell, boiling, carrot, chopped, cloves, coriander, cumin, curried, dessert, diced, frying, garlic, ginger, green, lentil, lentils, oil, onion
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