Sri Lankan

Cinnamon and Cardamom Sri Lankan Tamarind and Lentil Stew

Name: Cinnamon and Cardamom Sri Lankan Tamarind and Lentil Stew
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 potato, diced; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 tbsp tamarind paste; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green chili, sliced; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp cardamom

A warm and aromatic variation that infuses the stew with the sweet-spicy notes of cinnamon and cardamom, enhancing its depth of flavor.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Before sautéing onions, garlic, and green chili, mix in cinnamon and cardamom into the oil. Continue with step 1 as written.
Rinse lentils and soak for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Heat oil in a pot, add onions, garlic, and green chili, sauté until fragrant.
Add tomatoes, potatoes, and lentils, cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in tamarind paste, coconut milk, cumin, and coriander. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with rice.

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