Pan-Seared Lentils Saag
A pan-seared Indian lentil saag with onion and tomatoes, spiced with coriander powder, curry leaves and cumin seeds, served with roti.
Total time
56 min
Prep
22 min
Cook
34 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Indian
comfortgluten-freeveganvegetarian
Ingredients
2 cupslentils
2onion
200gtomatoes
1 cuproti
1 tspcoriander powder
1/4 cupcurry leaves
2 tspcumin seeds
1 tbspolive oil
to tastesalt and black pepper
Instructions
1
Rinse and season the lentils, then bake them over medium-high heat until well browned, about 4 minutes.
2
Add the onion and tomatoes, cooking until softened, about 6 minutes.
3
Stir in the coriander powder, curry leaves and cumin seeds for 2 minutes.
4
Warm the roti separately.
5
Let the lentils simmer for about 12 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
398
Protein
17.1g
Fat
11.9g
Carbs
59.9g
Fiber
13.3g
Sodium
305mg
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