Lentil Puree

Name: Lentil Puree
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 8 ounces dried red lentils; 3 cups chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; Hot cooked rice

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
8 ounces dried red lentils
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
Hot cooked rice

Directions

1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion, garlic, and ginger. Saute until golden. Stir in turmeric and lentils; cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes.
2

Stir in broth, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in salt and garam masala; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until lentils are tender and mixture is thickened. Serve with hot cooked rice.