Monday
Spiced coconut red lentil soup (recipe in the comments)
Ginger snow peas and peppers
Pita
Hot tea
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So if you read regularly, you'll know that we have a love affair going with the red lentil. It's a high protein legume that cooks incredibly quickly and is flavored by whatever you mix with it. It's a mainstay of several of our Indian recipes. So, when I saw this soup for a slightly more Thai way with the red lentil, I jumped on it. The soup is made with red lentils sauteed with onion, ginger, and garlic. These simmer in broth and then the whole thing is pureed and mixed with coconut milk, lime juice and basil. It's WONDERFUL! I think Thai basil would be even better!
Prep Notes
Difficulty: Easy
Chopping: Onion, ginger, garlic, basil, snow peas, peppers
Time: 40 minutes, 25 of which is simmering
Make ahead: No problem.
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J: "This is totally unique and wonderful!"
M: "A new way with lentils."
Showing posts with label the wonder of the red lentil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the wonder of the red lentil. Show all posts
Monday, May 11, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Friday
Spicy red lentil dahl (recipe in the comments for January 18, 2008)
Snow peas and colored peppers (recipe in the comments)
Naan
Hot tea
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We haven't had this in quite a while and it's such a favorite. The dahl is healthier than other versions we've made/eaten and the seasoning is perfect. Even T likes it. For whatever reason, it was even better than usual. We did forget to add the lime, but it seemed like a bigger difference than that. The snow peas and peppers are a new side option that we're trying to, once again, broaden our side dish options for Asian or Indian fare. This is colorful and easy to prepare and surprisingly good.
Prep Notes
Difficulty: Easy
Chopping: Onion, garlic, trim snow peas, bell peppers, ginger
Time: 30 minutes
Make ahead: Absolutely.
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J: "I can't even comment because my mouth is so full!"
M: "A nice change of pace!"
Spicy red lentil dahl (recipe in the comments for January 18, 2008)
Snow peas and colored peppers (recipe in the comments)
Naan
Hot tea
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We haven't had this in quite a while and it's such a favorite. The dahl is healthier than other versions we've made/eaten and the seasoning is perfect. Even T likes it. For whatever reason, it was even better than usual. We did forget to add the lime, but it seemed like a bigger difference than that. The snow peas and peppers are a new side option that we're trying to, once again, broaden our side dish options for Asian or Indian fare. This is colorful and easy to prepare and surprisingly good.
Prep Notes
Difficulty: Easy
Chopping: Onion, garlic, trim snow peas, bell peppers, ginger
Time: 30 minutes
Make ahead: Absolutely.
Reaction
J: "I can't even comment because my mouth is so full!"
M: "A nice change of pace!"
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thursday
Split pea curry with cabbage (recipe in the comments)
Whole wheat naan
Yogurt raita
First off this is not actually a split pea curry anymore. It's a red lentil curry, but the original recipe called for yellow split peas and so we still call it that. Yellow split peas are lovely (and perhaps easier to find than red lentils), but red lentils taste more flavorful to me and cook in about half the time. It's a win-win situation. If you can't find red lentils, use yellow split peas and cook them for 25 minutes before adding the cabbage. We got this recipe from my mother's neighbor's aunt heard we made vegetarian food a lot. I know, that's a complex line of relationships. Regardless, we didn't make it for years because peas and cabbage sounded boring and flavorless. I don't know what prompted us to try it, but we did and it's a hit! The spices are absorbed by the lentils and the cabbage gives it a unique flavor not found in any of our dal recipes. Anyway, don't let the name put you off - this is yummy!
J: "Rarely are such simple preparations so satisfying."
M: "Yum."
Split pea curry with cabbage (recipe in the comments)
Whole wheat naan
Yogurt raita
Hot tea
Orange cardamom cake
First off this is not actually a split pea curry anymore. It's a red lentil curry, but the original recipe called for yellow split peas and so we still call it that. Yellow split peas are lovely (and perhaps easier to find than red lentils), but red lentils taste more flavorful to me and cook in about half the time. It's a win-win situation. If you can't find red lentils, use yellow split peas and cook them for 25 minutes before adding the cabbage. We got this recipe from my mother's neighbor's aunt heard we made vegetarian food a lot. I know, that's a complex line of relationships. Regardless, we didn't make it for years because peas and cabbage sounded boring and flavorless. I don't know what prompted us to try it, but we did and it's a hit! The spices are absorbed by the lentils and the cabbage gives it a unique flavor not found in any of our dal recipes. Anyway, don't let the name put you off - this is yummy!
Prep Notes
Difficulty: Easy
Chopping: Garlic, cabbage, cucumbers (for raita)
Time: 40 minutes, much of it unattended.
Make ahead: This may be better the following day.
J: "Rarely are such simple preparations so satisfying."
M: "Yum."
Friday, January 18, 2008
Friday
Spicy red lentil dahl (recipe in comments)
Naan
Cucumber salad
Hot tea
English toffee
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This is the speediest dahl recipe we've made and I love it. It's simple, flavorful, and good hot, warm or cold. I like it best with naan or pita, but it's also good with rice or as a dip for veggies at lunch. The coconut milk gives it a wonderful creaminess, without making it seem heavy. Don't be put off by the long ingredient list, most of it is just measuring spices. T is a big fan of this too, though he had leftover sausage soup tonight. He was not a fan of that, but he hasn't eaten well all day, so it may not be the soup he didn't like. I think the antibiotics are suppressing his appetite. We just found out that M gets to come home a day early, so the whole team will be back for tomorrow's post. Yippee!
Prep Notes
Difficulty: Easy
Chopping: Onion, garlic
Time: 25 minutes
Make ahead: Yes.
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J: "If I only had ten dinners this would be one of them!"
Spicy red lentil dahl (recipe in comments)
Naan
Cucumber salad
Hot tea
English toffee
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This is the speediest dahl recipe we've made and I love it. It's simple, flavorful, and good hot, warm or cold. I like it best with naan or pita, but it's also good with rice or as a dip for veggies at lunch. The coconut milk gives it a wonderful creaminess, without making it seem heavy. Don't be put off by the long ingredient list, most of it is just measuring spices. T is a big fan of this too, though he had leftover sausage soup tonight. He was not a fan of that, but he hasn't eaten well all day, so it may not be the soup he didn't like. I think the antibiotics are suppressing his appetite. We just found out that M gets to come home a day early, so the whole team will be back for tomorrow's post. Yippee!
Prep Notes
Difficulty: Easy
Chopping: Onion, garlic
Time: 25 minutes
Make ahead: Yes.
Reaction
J: "If I only had ten dinners this would be one of them!"
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