Best 4 Curried Lentil Salad With Capers Currants Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of a captivating curried lentil salad with capers and currants. This vibrant and flavorful dish is a symphony of textures and tastes that will ignite your senses. With its delightful fusion of spices, tender lentils, and a tangy dressing, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and nutrients. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and explore the art of creating this enticing curried lentil salad with capers and currants.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CURRIED RED LENTIL SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Vegetarian

Number Of Ingredients 23

DRESSING:
3/4 C olive oil
1/2 C wine vinegar
3 TB sugar
2 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground mace
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp curry powder
2 TB chopped fresh cilantro
SALAD:
1 LB dried red lentils
1 1/4 C currants
1/2 C capers
1 C finely chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Whisk together the dressing and set aside Wash lentils. Cook in boiling water 5-6 minutes or until just tender. Rinse and drain well. Combine with the other salad ingredients. Add the dressing; mix well and let marinate at least overnight. Stir before serving.

SPICY RED LENTILS WITH CAPERS AND CURRANTS



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These are lentils are delightfully different and will last 10 days or so in the fridge. This recipe makes heaps but they are so very morish. If you like red lentils you'll love this one! (A Belinda Jeffrey's recipe changed slightly to suit my family.)

Provided by Stardustannie

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

600 g dried red lentils (they actually look bright orange)
140 g currants
1/4-1/2 cup capers (I use small salted capers that have been rinsed)
175 ml light olive oil
70 ml red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons sea salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
red onion, slithers
fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Place large saucepan of water on to boil for the lentils.
  • Check lentils for any stones etc. Place lentils in a fine sieve and run under lots of running water, when water runs clear, give them a good tap on the side of the bench to get rid of excess water.
  • Tip lentils into saucepan of boiling water, stir them well and cook them for only a couple of minutes, until they are just tender with a hint of firmness (watch them very carefully as they can turn into mush in the space of 30 seconds or so, testing them as you go).
  • As soon as they are ready pour them into a sieve to drain, shaking them well to get rid of any excess water.
  • Tip the cooked lentils into the dressing and mix well. Add the currants and the capers, and leave the salad to cool to room temperature, stirring it regularly.
  • When you are ready to serve, pile it onto a plate/bowl and sprinle some onion slithers and parsley leaves over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.4, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 716.4, Carbohydrate 61.9, Fiber 24.4, Sugar 16.6, Protein 20.3

CURRIED LENTIL SALAD



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Categories     Salad

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 21

10 cups water
3 cups dried red lentils (about 1 1/2 pounds)*
2 cups finely chopped red onions
1 cup dried currants
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup drained capers
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups canola oil
5 cups loosely packed baby spinach (about 5 ounces)

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in large pot over high heat. Add lentils; cook 2 minutes. Turn off heat; let stand 5 minutes (lentils will be just tender but still firm to bite). Drain; rinse under cold running water until lentils are completely cool. Drain well. Mix onions, currants, parsley, and capers in large bowl. Mix in lentils. Puree vinegar and next 12 ingredients in blender until smooth. With blender running, gradually add oil; blend well. Pour dressing over lentil mixture; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Divide spinach among plates. Top with lentil salad and serve. *Available at Indian markets, natural foods stores, and some supermarkets. If unavailable, use green lentils and cook about 30 minutes.

CURRIED RED LENTIL SALAD



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I found this recipe online and noticed there was nothing else like it on Recipezarr. I really enjoyed it. Add cooked chicken, pork, or lamb meat to it to make a nice summer meal.

Provided by FlamingoSushi

Categories     Lentil

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup corn oil or 3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup wine vinegar or 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 lb dried red lentils
1 cup currants or 1 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups finely chopped red onions

Steps:

  • In large bowl, whisk together all ingredients for dressing. Set aside.
  • Wash lentils. Cook in boiling water 5-6 minutes or until just tender. Rinse and drain well.
  • Add capers, currants and onions to lentils.
  • Combine with dressing and let marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.6, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 594.4, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 19.4, Sugar 17.8, Protein 15.9

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use vegetable broth instead of water to cook the lentils.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • If you don't have capers, you can substitute chopped gherkins or cornichons.
  • If you don't have currants, you can substitute chopped dried cranberries or raisins.
  • For a more substantial salad, add cooked quinoa, rice, or barley.
  • Serve the salad warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

This Curried Lentil Salad with Capers and Currants is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this salad a try.

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