baked tandoori lentils

Name: Baked Tandoori Lentils
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) lentils; - water to boil lentils; 1 jar(s) roasted red peppers; 4 - onions, sliced; ## TANDOORI SAUCE; 1/2 cup(s) plain yogurt, full fat; 1/2 cup(s) whole milk or cream; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garam masala; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) saffron; 1/4 teaspoon(s) chinese five spice; 2 1/2 tablespoon(s) garlic paste; 2 1/2 tablespoon(s) ginger paste; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne or chili powder; 1 - lemon wedge, squeezed; 1/4 stick(s) butter

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Tiffany Bannworth

Cape Coral, FL

Updated on Aug 26, 2012

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.

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prep time 40 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound lentils
- water to boil lentils
1 jar roasted red peppers
4 - onions, sliced
TANDOORI SAUCE
1/2 cup plain yogurt, full fat
1/2 cup whole milk or cream
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon saffron
1/4 teaspoon chinese five spice
2 1/2 tablespoons garlic paste
2 1/2 tablespoons ginger paste
1/2 teaspoon cayenne or chili powder
1 - lemon wedge, squeezed
1/4 stick butter

How To Make baked tandoori lentils

Step 1

Boil lentils until fully cooked, place onions in as well during boiling.

Step 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.
Step 3

Preheat at 300.
Step 4

Pour lentil mix in and stir.
Step 5

In an oven safe pot with a lid, place mix tandoori and roasted red peppers (drained) in oven. Baked for 30 minutes.
Step 6

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