Indian Style Lentils Vegan Food

INDIAN-STYLE LENTILS

Steps:

• Heat the butter or oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and ginger, and stir for 5 to 8 minutes or until the onion browns. Toss in the cumin seeds, ground coriander, turmeric and cayenne, and continue to stir for 1 minute. Add the tomato, simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the water and lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, for 1 hour or until most of the water is absorbed and the lentils are tender. Stir occasionally, adding more water if necessary.
• Stir in the lemon juice and salt, heat for another minute or two, then serve hot or warm.

INDIAN STYLE LENTILS-VEGAN

Steps:

• In a 4-quart heavy-bottomed pot combine the lentils, 6 cups water, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, garlic cloves, giner slices and turmeric. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat and simmer gently 40-45 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
• Add the lemon, salt, black pepper and cayenne. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Just before serving heat 1 tablespoonful of canola oil in a small skillet over high heat. When it is very hot put in the asafetida and the cumin seeds and fry them until the asafetida expands and the cumin seeds darken. Pour the contents of the skillet into the pot and stir. (If you use no oil, leave out the asafetida).