Coconut Lentils

🥘 Ingredients

• oil 2 tbsp
• onion 1
• tomatoes 3
• garlic 3 cloves
• ginger 1 tbsp
• turmeric 1 tsp
• lentils 500 g
• water 350 ml
• coconut milk 350 ml
• salt 2 tsp
• lemon zest 1 tsp
• lemon juice 2 tbsp
• black pepper 1 tsp
• cayenne pepper ¼ tsp
• steamed rice

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   Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium. Add onion ; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes , garlic , ginger , and turmeric ; cook, stirring often, until tomatoes break down, 5-7 minutes .
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   Add lentils , water , coconut milk , salt , lemon zest and lemon juice , black pepper , and cayenne pepper , if using, to pan; bring to a simmer over medium, stirring occasionally.
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   Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, 20- 30 minutes . Season to taste with additional salt and cayenne pepper, if desired. Garnish with parsley and additional black pepper. Serve with steamed rice .