Savory Apple-Cinnamon Spiced Lentils
Savory Apple-Cinnamon Spiced Lentils
Ingredients
For the Spiced Lentils
- 1/2 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon ghee or olive oil
- 1/4 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 small apple, cored and diced (peeled or unpeeled)
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or jaggery, optional, for balance
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, optional, for brightness
For Serving
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1 lime or lemon wedge, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a medium saucepan or pot, heat the ghee or olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot. Sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, to toast the spices until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the diced apple and rinsed lentils to the pot. Stir well to combine with the spices and aromatics.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour in the vegetable broth or water and add the sea salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 20 min
- 7
Once the lentils are cooked, taste and adjust seasoning. If desired, stir in the maple syrup or jaggery for a touch of sweetness and the apple cider vinegar for brightness. This helps balance the flavors according to Ayurvedic principles.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro and a lime or lemon wedge for an optional squeeze of citrus.
⏱️ 1 min
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Savory Apple-Cinnamon Spiced Lentils
Ingredients
For the Spiced Lentils
- 1/2 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon ghee or olive oil
- 1/4 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 small apple, cored and diced (peeled or unpeeled)
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or jaggery, optional, for balance
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, optional, for brightness
For Serving
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1 lime or lemon wedge, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a medium saucepan or pot, heat the ghee or olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot. Sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, to toast the spices until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the diced apple and rinsed lentils to the pot. Stir well to combine with the spices and aromatics.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour in the vegetable broth or water and add the sea salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 20 min - 7
Once the lentils are cooked, taste and adjust seasoning. If desired, stir in the maple syrup or jaggery for a touch of sweetness and the apple cider vinegar for brightness. This helps balance the flavors according to Ayurvedic principles.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro and a lime or lemon wedge for an optional squeeze of citrus.
⏱️ 1 min