Zucchini With Yellow Mung Lentils & Roasted Garlic Recipe

Welcome your guests to the dining table with this amazing Zucchini with Yellow Mung Lentils & Roasted Garlic. It is prepared with mere dedication and can definitely please your taste buds. Find the required ingredients and method to prepare it online on this page.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow mung lentils, rinsed and drained
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• Salt to taste
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 4 small zucchinis cut into ¼ inch slices
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground paprika
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Note: SERVES 6

Method

Put the lentils into a large saucepan with turmeric, salt and water. Bring it to boil and skim well. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the lentils are cooked, about 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover the bowl and keep warm In a medium sauce pan heat 2 tablespoons of oil, add the garlic and cook until golden brown and well roasted.
Add the cumin seeds; they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Quickly add the onions and zucchini & cook for 10 -15 minutes over medium heat.
Add coriander and cumin powder and cook for 10 minutes or until the zucchini is cooked.
Remove the pan form the heat, add the paprika, and immediately pour over the hot lentils, and swirl lightly to mix. Sprinkle the cilantro and garam masala on top and serve.

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