Warm Split Red Lentil and Tamarind Salad

Name: Warm Split Red Lentil and Tamarind Salad
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: ½ red onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 1 cup split red lentils; 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 10 cherry tomatoes, halved; ¼ cup chopped parsley; ¼ cup chopped cilantro; ½ lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and ground black pepper to taste; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 chile pepper, thinly sliced; 1\u2009½ tablespoons tamarind paste; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric

This is a quick and easy warm salad. It can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish.

INGRIDIENT

½ red onion, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon vinegar

1 cup split

4 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

10 cherry tomatoes, halved

¼ cup chopped parsley

¼ cup chopped cilantro

½ lemon, juiced

2 tablespoons olive oil

salt and ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoons cumin seeds

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 chile pepper, thinly sliced (Optional)

1 ½ tablespoons tamarind paste

2 teaspoons ground turmeric

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Place red onion slices into a bowl and cover with ice water; stir in vinegar.

Step: 2

Place lentils into a saucepan with water and bring to a boil; reduce temperature to low and simmer until lentils are tender and still keep their shape, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir 1 teaspoon salt into lentils and let sit off the heat for 1 minute; drain and transfer lentils into a salad bowl.

Step: 3

Drain onion slices; gently fold onion, cherry tomatoes, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, and olive oil into lentils. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step: 4

Heat a heavy skillet over high heat and pour in vegetable oil; remove skillet from heat and stir in cumin seeds, garlic, and chile pepper. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds; stir in tamarind paste and turmeric. Mix well for 30 seconds. Pour tamarind mixture over lentils, toss to coat, and serve.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 352 calories; protein 11.4g; carbohydrates 32g; fat 21.4g; sodium 602.6mg.

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