Lentil Puree

Name: Lentil Puree
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps butter or margarine; 710 milliliters chicken broth; 6 servings Hot cooked rice; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoons garam masala; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1 large onion, chopped; 227 grams dried red lentils; 1 teaspoons salt

Lentil Puree might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 278 calories, 13g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe serves 6. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up butter, chicken broth, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the ground turmeric you could follow this main course with the Cherry-Filled Lemon Cake as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion, garlic, and ginger.

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Butter

Garlic

Ginger

Onion

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Frying Pan

Saute until golden. Stir in turmeric and lentils; cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Turmeric

Lentils

Stir in broth, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in salt and garam masala; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until lentils are tender and mixture is thickened.

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Garam Masala