Curried Chick Peas and Lentils
This recipe can be cooked on the stovetop, in a crock-pot, or in a microwave oven
If serving over a bed of Basmati Rice, we suggest cooking 2 cups of rice in 4 cups of water.
Ingredients
2-cups Water
1-16oz.(500ml) can Whole Peeled Tomatoes with liquid
1-16oz.(500ml) can Chick Peas (Garbanzo Beans)
1-cup Chopped Onions
1 Chopped Red Bell Pepper (optional)
1 Chopped Green Bell Pepper
2 Chopped Celery Stalks (large)
1-1/4 cups Dry Lentils
3-oz. Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice
1-Tbsp Minced Garlic
1-1/2 tsp Ginger Powder
1-1/2 tsp Curry Powder
1-1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
1/8-1/4 tsp. Ground Hot Red Pepper (adjust quantity to taste)
1/2 tsp. Dry Cilantro or 2 Tbsp Fresh Chopped Cilantro
Preparation
Place all ingredients in a covered cooking pot or dish and place on the stovetop or in the microwave oven and cook for about 45 minutes on "high", mixing about every 15 minutes. If cooking on the stovetop, reduce the heat once the ingredients begin to boil and let simmer.
If cooking in a crock-pot, we suggest placing the lentils and preheated water in the crock pot and heat on "high" until the lentils absorb most of the water before adding the other ingredients. For faster cooking, the vegetables can be precooked.
The Curried Chick Peas and Lentils are done when the lentils are soft and the vegetables are tender. Serve as is or over a bed of Basmati Rice.
If serving over a bed of Basmati Rice, we suggest cooking 2 cups of rice in 4 cups of water.
Ingredients2-cups Water
1-16oz.(500ml) can Whole Peeled Tomatoes with liquid
1-16oz.(500ml) can Chick Peas (Garbanzo Beans)
1-cup Chopped Onions
1 Chopped Red Bell Pepper (optional)
1 Chopped Green Bell Pepper
2 Chopped Celery Stalks (large)
1-1/4 cups Dry Lentils
3-oz. Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice
1-Tbsp Minced Garlic
1-1/2 tsp Ginger Powder
1-1/2 tsp Curry Powder
1-1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
1/8-1/4 tsp. Ground Hot Red Pepper (adjust quantity to taste)
1/2 tsp. Dry Cilantro or 2 Tbsp Fresh Chopped Cilantro
Preparation
Place all ingredients in a covered cooking pot or dish and place on the stovetop or in the microwave oven and cook for about 45 minutes on "high", mixing about every 15 minutes. If cooking on the stovetop, reduce the heat once the ingredients begin to boil and let simmer.
If cooking in a crock-pot, we suggest placing the lentils and preheated water in the crock pot and heat on "high" until the lentils absorb most of the water before adding the other ingredients. For faster cooking, the vegetables can be precooked.
The Curried Chick Peas and Lentils are done when the lentils are soft and the vegetables are tender. Serve as is or over a bed of Basmati Rice.
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