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Garlic Tomato Recipe

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This comforting dish blends soft-cooked lentils with a vibrant tomato base, enriched by a traditional spice tempering. The combination of cumin, red chilies, and curry leaves creates a deep, savory aroma, while tamarind adds a necessary tang to balance the heat. It is a hearty, vegan-friendly meal perfect for weeknight dinners or batch cooking. The texture is thick and satisfying, making it an ideal companion to rice or flatbread. Simple ingredients transform into a complex flavor profile that warms the soul.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 992.8
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This comforting dish blends soft-cooked lentils with a vibrant tomato base, enriched by a traditional spice tempering. The combination of cumin, red chilies, and curry leaves creates a deep, savory aroma, while tamarind adds a necessary tang to balance the heat. It is a hearty, vegan-friendly meal perfect for weeknight dinners or batch cooking. The texture is thick and satisfying, making it an ideal companion to rice or flatbread. Simple ingredients transform into a complex flavor profile that warms the soul.
Ingredients
  • 2 Teaspoons cumin seeds,
  • 3 Dried red chili peppers, broken
  • 10 Fresh or dried curry leaves
  • 3 Cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 Teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoons Tamarind paste
  • 4 Tablespoons chopped fresh
Directions
  1. 1
    Coarsely chop tomatoes and pur&# 195;©e them in a blender until smooth. Set the purée aside.
  2. 2
    Place lentils, turmeric, salt, green chili peppers, and 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan.
  3. 3
    Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  4. 4
    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are soft and mushy.
  5. 5
    Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add mustard seeds.
  6. 6
    When the seeds crackle, add cumin seeds, dried red chili peppers, curry leaves, garlic, and asafetida.
  7. 7
    Stir and cook the spices for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. 8
    Add the tomato purée, black pepper, and remaining 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
  9. 9
    Stir in the cooked lentils and tamarind paste. Bring the mixture back to a boil.
  10. 10
    Remove from heat and stir in fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 992.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.1g36%
Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 82.8mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 239.7g80%
Dietary Fiber 85.0g340%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 30.6g62%

* 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: lentil, stew, vegan, spicy, tamarind, curry, cumin, garlic, tomato, chili, dinner, plant-based, comfort-food, spice-tempering, healthy, protein, easy, weeknight
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