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Tangy Lentils Masala

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Tangy Lentils Masala

A tangy Indian lentil masala with tomatoes, cauliflower and green chilies, finished with garam masala and cumin seeds, served over roti.

Total time
34 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
24 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Indian
comfortgluten-free

Ingredients

500glentils
1tomatoes
1/2 cupcauliflower
1/2 cupgreen chilies
1 cuproti
1 tbspgaram masala
1 tbspcumin seeds
3 tbspolive oil
to tastesalt and black pepper

Instructions

1

Rinse the lentils and season them, then grill over medium-high heat until well browned, about 4 minutes.

2

Add the tomatoes, cauliflower and green chilies, cooking until softened, about 6 minutes.

3

Stir in the garam masala and cumin seeds for 3 minutes.

4

Warm the roti separately.

5

Let the lentils simmer for about 15 minutes so the flavors meld.

6

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

7

Serve hot over the roti, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
449
Protein
17.9g
Fat
18g
Carbs
59.2g
Fiber
13.7g
Sodium
257mg

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