Baked Tandoori Lentils Recipes

BAKED TANDOORI LENTILS

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This Indian inspired side dish goes with so many meals. It can even be served as a main dish with paneer. To make even heartier, add green peppers, chickpeas, and potatoes.

Provided by Tiffany Bannworth

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 lb lentils
water to boil lentils
1 jar(s) roasted red peppers
4 onions, sliced
TANDOORI SAUCE
1/2 c plain yogurt, full fat
1/2 c whole milk or cream
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp saffron
1/4 tsp chinese five spice
2 1/2 Tbsp garlic paste
2 1/2 Tbsp ginger paste
1/2 tsp cayenne or chili powder
1 lemon wedge, squeezed
1/4 stick butter

Steps:

1. Boil lentils until fully cooked, place onions in as well during boiling.
2. To make tandoori sauce, place all ingredients in a pot. Whisk. Almost, boil, then reduce heat to low. Allow to reduce and thicken until lentils are done.
3. Preheat at 300.
4. Pour lentil mix in and stir.
5. In an oven safe pot with a lid, place mix tandoori and roasted red peppers (drained) in oven. Baked for 30 minutes.
6. I like to serve this with https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/chicken/stuffed-grape-leaves-and-grecian-lemon-sauce.html https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/fruit-sauce/mediterranean-fruit-spiced-applesauce.html

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