Pineapple Red Lentil Curry- Savory Pineapple Dish
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4 People
Ingredients
To Grind
  • Garlic cloves- 2
  • Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
  • Black peppercorns- 1 tsp
  • Pineapple, chopped- ¼ cup
  • Water- 1 tbsp
For Cooking
  • Coconut oil- 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
  • Whole dried red chilies- 2
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig (optional)
  • Red lentil, rinsed- ½ cup
  • Water- 1 cup
  • Chili powder- ½ to 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
  • Pineapple, chopped- ½ cup
  • Tomato, chopped- 1
  • Water- 1 cup
  • Cilantro, chopped- ¼ cup
  • Mint leaves, chopped- 6 leaves
  • Salt- 1¼ tsp
Instructions
  1. In a blender, grind: garlic, cumin seeds, peppercorns, pineapple & water to a paste.
  2. Heat a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add oil, let turn hot.
  4. Add mustard seeds, let splutter. Add dried whole red chilies and curry leaves.
  5. Add the ground paste and ½ tsp salt, saute for 2 minutes.
  6. Add red lentil and 1 cup water.
  7. Cook covered for 15 minutes till lentil has turned soft.
  8. Open the lid.
  9. Add chili powder, turmeric powder & ¾ tsp salt; combine well.
  10. Add chopped pineapple & tomato; combine well.
  11. Add 1 cup water.
  12. Cook covered for 5 minutes till pineapple & tomato have turned soft. Do not over them.
  13. Taste and add more salt if required.
  14. Add chopped cilantro & mint leaves, combine well and cook for 2 minutes.
  15. Remove the pan from the heat and keep covered.
  16. Serve into a bowl, and enjoy with rice or chapati.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/pineapple-red-lentil-curry-delicious-refreshing-savory-vegetarian-curry/