Indian-style lentils
6 servings
25 minutes
Indian-style lentils are a fragrant dish that combines traditional spices of Indian cuisine with nutritious lentils. Its roots go back centuries when Indian chefs skillfully balanced the flavors of spicy spices and tender vegetables. The taste of this dish is rich, spicy, with a hint of sweetness from sweet potatoes and the freshness of mint. It warms and satisfies, making it perfect for cold evenings. The yogurt dressing adds creamy softness, balancing the spiciness of the spices. Indian lentils pair wonderfully with rice or flatbreads and can be served as a standalone dish or side. It's not just food—it's part of India's culinary heritage infused with warmth and the aromas of distant spices.
1
In a pan, sauté finely chopped onion, then add chopped ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, and red pepper, and quickly fry. Add diced sweet potato, lentils, broth, and water, season with salt, and bring to a boil.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Caraway: 1.5 teaspoon
- Ground red pepper: pinch
- Sweet potato: 450 g
- Lentils: 175 g
- Vegetable broth: 400 ml
- Water: 225 ml
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
2
Reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and cook for 20-30 minutes until the lentils are soft. In a bowl, mix yogurt and chopped mint, and add to the lentils before serving.
- Yogurt: 225 g
- Fresh mint: 15 g