SPICY LENTILS (SOUTH AFRICA)

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Make and share this Spicy Lentils (South Africa) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Lentil

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups orange lentils (rinsed and picked through for no twigs or stones)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin seed, crushed
1 teaspoon cardamom seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup fresh tomato, diced peeled

Steps:

  • Dissolve salt in enough boiling water to cover lentils. Add lentils.
  • and cook until tender about 20 minutes. Drain and mash with potato masher.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry onions and garlic until onions are golden.
  • Add remaining ingredients and simmer for a few minutes. Stir in lentils and heat until thick. Serve hot.

Akari Swepston
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. My kids love the flavorful sauce.


Ashley Price
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was just the right amount of heat for me.


Sabin Tharu
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have a batch of rice in my fridge, so this is a quick and easy meal to make.


Sly boyflips
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I love the combination of lentils and vegetables in this dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fiber and nutrients.


Mehar Ishtiaq
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This is one of my favorite lentil recipes. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Christal Kofi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family.


Qaiser Jiger
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.


Dayson Kaphadzare
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I love the smoky flavor that the paprika gives to this dish.


Jaylah
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have a batch of lentils in my freezer, so this is a quick and easy meal to make.


Ken Raphael
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Adolphus Ware
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The lentils were so flavorful and the spices were perfect.


mirza gaming
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


H4T3Y0U
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were well-balanced.


THABELANG LIHLAI
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This is my new favorite lentil recipe! It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Hannah Kyeremateng
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of lentils and vegetables, and it always turns out great.


antonia lekaj
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lentils turned out perfectly. They were tender and flavorful, with just the right amount of heat.


carol baker
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This lentil dish is a taste sensation! The combination of spices and lentils creates a flavorful and hearty meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.