Lentil Curry

[Dris]

I know I shall suffer but I have just made the most delish lentil curry in my good ole slo-cooker -just a Dhansaak really.Took a couple of minutes to lash in and by time I came home it was there saying eat me lol

Had to resort to the plain 'orange' lentils -I normally use the green or brown lentils as they have a nuttier flavour.

Anyone else use the green or brown lentils? Is there a difference do you think in the flavour?

[redman41]

Is it windy in your House today Dris ? :-)

[crisgal]

ooh, dris, it sounds lovely. I love lentils, but am somewhat of a newbie when it comes to my slowcooker.
Would you share your recipe?
I like the puy lentils best - but love 'em all really!

[Dris]

redman -sure was-ever had to make a run (so to speak) for the loo whilst tripping over the cat who was needing fed? Well that was the scenario this morning :)

crisgal -I just bunged lentils and cumin,ginger,cinnamon,turmeric,veg stock,touch of salt,pepper,mushrooms, chillis,onions tomatoes,red pepper in the slo cooker and put it on low,covered with water with about 2inches above the lentils etc and a few hours later it was ready.I have something in my slo cooker every day I love the smell comoming in from work.Apart from the convenience its really a lovely homely smell.Good Luck crisgal -havent burnt anything yet !!.I'll try the puy lentils -thanks !

CARABINT -lol -peace out :)

[redman41]

Ha Ha Dris ! Curries are nice though !

[slinky.kate]

just taking a note of your curry recipe,i'm gonna do it in the slow cooker for tomorrow,thanks

[Dris]

No probs Kate -the lentils cook much quicker as there is less liquid.Seem to take ages in soup.
Let me know how you get on -nice and filling for your diet.Hope youre still doing well !! x

[pastafreak]

Hiya drissy....I make a red lentil Dhal..........takes about 40 min all told. Black mustard seeds......ground coriander.....ground cumin....and chillie flakes-fry in a touch of oil til the mustard sees pop. Then throw in your lentils-coat with the spices, then cover with veg stock.Cook until almost tender...then add a squeeze of lemon juice,and a teaspoon or so of Garam Masala. Give it another 5 min....serve with basmati rice or naan....and lots of yogurt. Bet it would be easy-peasy in the slow cooker.

[Dris]

o Pasta -sounds brill -will try that ! I think seriously that lentils are really overlooked in cooking -far nicer than rice IMO-and really versatile (plus they give you a good flush out which is very beneficial lol) x

[slinky.kate]

well i made it at 7a.m this morning,should i make rice with it,i have naan bread?

[Dris]

O I would just have a naan with it -think the rice and lentils would bloat you-well it would me.

Enjoy -if you havent already !!

[piggynose]

i havent got a slow cooker, could this be just as good cooked in a pressure cooker?

[NoMercy]

That sounds gorgeous, Dris. Dhansak is one of my all time favourite curries. I always have King Prawn and get them to spice it up to Vindaloo.