6 1/2cupsvegetable broth***Click on the Vegetable Broth recipe link
2 1/2cupsred lentilsdried
1wholered chillichopped
1tspturmericground
2tbspEarth Balance butter
2cupsonionsliced
4clovesgarlicminced
1/2tspcumin seeds
1/2tbspgingerfresh, grated
1 1/2cupstomatoeschopped
2tbspcilantrofresh, chopped
Instructions
Heat the vegetable brothin a large pot over high heat then add in the lentils, chopped chili, and turmeric; bring to a boil.
Cook for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender while stirring occasionally to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pot.
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat then sauté the onion for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Mix in the garlic, cumin seeds, and ginger while continuing to cook for another 4 minutes.
Add in the onion and spice mixture to the lentils, along with the chopped tomatoes. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes, until tomatoes are softened.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Some amino acids levels are estimated, some product manufacturers do not supply amino acid values. The value source usda.gov.