Nepalese

Aloo Tama with Lentils

Name: Aloo Tama with Lentils
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nepalese
Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, cubed; 1 cup red lentils; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, minced; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 cup diced tomatoes; salt to taste

A traditional Nepalese dish of potatoes and lentils in a spicy sauce.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

In a pot, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
Add potatoes and lentils, then stir in cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
Add tomatoes and enough water to cover ingredients.
Simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils and potatoes are tender.

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