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How to make Lentils in slow cooker? Indian Lentils Stew recipe

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How to make Lentils in slow cooker? Indian Lentils Stew recipe

Lentils is one of the most common food dishes made in Indian households. In this recipe video, you’ll learn how to make Brown Lentils (Whole Masar) in slow cooker and season it with flavorful Tadka. This Indian Lentils Stew is really healthy, easy to prepare and so hearty and comforting. These Lentils can be enjoyed over rice, with roti, paratha, naan or other kinds of breads.
You can also learn how to prepare Lentils- Colombian style from Diana of Sweetysalado.

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Ingredients:
2 cups Brown Lentils
8 cups of water
2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Turmeric (Haldi)
2 tsp Red chilli pwd (or for milder taste Paprika)
1 tsp Garam Masala
3 Tomatoes
1 large onion
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
1 Green chilli
2 tbsp oil

Optional: Dallops of butter/ Ghee, Cilantro leaves, Julienne Ginger etc

Method:
1. Add lentils in slow cooker along with water.
2. Add salt, turmeric, Red chilli pwd
3. Cook for 2 hours.
4. Prepare Tadka (Tempering/ Seasoning) by heating 2 tbsp oil in a wok.
5. Add cumin seeds. Fry for 30 secs. Add onions, green chilli and ginger-garlic paste
6. Cook for 3-4 mins. Add tomatoes and let them turn mushy. Add in garam masala and mix well.
7. Add tadka in the lentils and let cook further for 30 mins. Cooking further is optional.
These lentils will be thick. More water can be added during cooking process for soupy consistency.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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  1. Sweet y Salado

    I am fairly new to Indian cuisine and I have to say that this is fantastic
    way of making lentils. I have to be honest, I have never made them in the
    slow cooker and I really don’t know why, it’s soooo convenient. Why didn’t
    I think of that?! Great collaboration Aditi! I couldn’t be happier with the
    result. Hope you’re enjoying the holidays as much as I am and I’m wishing
    you nothing but best wishes in the New Year! ♥

  2. Bill Simon

    Love it! As I am SLOWWLY learning Indian cooking, this looks like it will
    be next!

    (additional thought on 9/20/2014): So this will be the second time I’m
    making it, with the help of my girls (7,8). A VERY flexible recipe, so if
    you find yourself lacking an ingredient or two (I had no onions, but plenty
    of fresh leeks from the farmer’s market), substitutes work well! All in
    all, really delicious.

  3. Imelda Pear

    Thanks for adding the instructions. What slow cooker temperature did you
    cook it on? High or low?

  4. Eat East Indian

    Lets start New year on a healthy Note. Here’s a Protein rich Veg #recipe
    for Indian #Lentils Stew.
    #Crockpot Recipes

  5. Imelda Pear

    This is a great recipe. I made it for may family for New Year’s eve! I
    used red color lentils,(I think they were masar) I bought at an Indian
    market. I resented your plug for your Columbian friend. It took time away
    from what I wanted. Also, could you please offer a list of ingredients?
    You named them so fast, it was like trying to catch a speeding train!
    Also, do you cook the lentils on high or low?.