1/2cup(125 mL) coconut yogurt or thick coconut milk
chopped cilantro
1zest & juice from lime
Directions
In a large saucepan, over medium low heat, simmer lentils, tomato and onion in vegetable broth for 10-12 minutes, until tender and mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm. Lentils will continue to thicken as they sit.
Meanwhile, in a heavy bottom skillet, heat canola oil over medium low. Add shallots, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric and chili flakes, if using. Stir gently until mixture is fragrant and shallots are translucent. Remove from heat.
If necessary reheat lentils with a bit of broth or water until hot and the consistency of a thick chowder. Transfer to a serving bowl. With a large spoon drizzle the shallot/spice mixture in a circle pattern over the lentils. Stir just once or twice to lightly incorporate, drizzle with the yogurt or thick coconut milk, if desired.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, lime zest and lime juice.
Serve hot with rice and naan for a delicious vegetarian meal or as a side with lamb or chicken.
1/2cup(125 mL) coconut yogurt or thick coconut milk
chopped cilantro
1zest & juice from lime
1
In a large saucepan, over medium low heat, simmer lentils, tomato and onion in vegetable broth for 10-12 minutes, until tender and mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm. Lentils will continue to thicken as they sit.
2
Meanwhile, in a heavy bottom skillet, heat canola oil over medium low. Add shallots, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric and chili flakes, if using. Stir gently until mixture is fragrant and shallots are translucent. Remove from heat.
3
If necessary reheat lentils with a bit of broth or water until hot and the consistency of a thick chowder. Transfer to a serving bowl. With a large spoon drizzle the shallot/spice mixture in a circle pattern over the lentils. Stir just once or twice to lightly incorporate, drizzle with the yogurt or thick coconut milk, if desired.
4
Garnish with chopped cilantro, lime zest and lime juice.
5
Serve hot with rice and naan for a delicious vegetarian meal or as a side with lamb or chicken.
