Monday, April 6, 2009

Lentil Curry - simple















to be served over brown rice and fresh steamed vegetables

Fresh Option: serve over shredded Kale or cabbage







3 TBSP coconut oil










1 large yellow onion

chopped medium







1 bunch celery

chopped thin







3 TBSP paprika










4 TBSP turmeric

spice







1 TBSP white pepper










1 TBSP smokey paprika

spice







2 cups green lentils










3 TBSP Sriracha sauce

(if desired) hot sauce







4 to 6 cups veggie or chicken stock















Note: Use a flat wooden spatula for this dish, 3-4 quart pot for this dish







I Fire: Med/High: Sautee y. onion and celery til first signs of brown,

Fire: Med. and cover til translucent (this is called "sweating")







II stir in all dry spices, Fire:Med/low so as not to burn

should look wet not dry, if it does, add 1 TBSP more coconut oil - 1 minute







III add lentils Fire: Med and stir til completely coated, scrape sides for excess spices -1 minute







IV add 4 cups of stock and keep at medium, stir occasionally to make sure it doesn't stick

continue to scrape sides for excess spices until they are absorbed

check lentils periodically and add stock if liquid is low and lentils are hard still

it should never boil hard, let it simmer gently so as to not break the skin of the lentil








It's ready when it's thick and saucy

Additions: Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Kale, can be added with onions
squash, green beans, and other "soft" veggies should be added with the stock


Manga!!