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

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

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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