Warm Split Red Lentil And Tamarind Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 1 cup split red lentils
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 chile pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place red onion slices into a bowl and cover with ice water; stir in vinegar.
• place lentils into a saucepan with water and bring to a boil; reduce temperature to low and simmer until lentils are tender and still keep their shape, 5 to 10 minutes. stir 1 teaspoon salt into lentils and let sit off the heat for 1 minute; drain and transfer lentils into a salad bowl.
• drain onion slices; gently fold onion, cherry tomatoes, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, and olive oil into lentils. season with salt and black pepper.
• heat a heavy skillet over high heat and pour in vegetable oil; remove skillet from heat and stir in cumin seeds, garlic, and chile pepper. cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds; stir in tamarind paste and turmeric. mix well for 30 seconds. pour tamarind mixture over lentils, toss to coat, and serve.