Curried Lentil Sprout Salad Recipes

FRUITY CURRIED LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Pour the pineapple juice into a measuring pitcher, and add enough water to make 2 cups. Set the pineapple chunks aside. Pour the pineapple juice into a saucepan, and stir in the quinoa and lentils. Season with salt, black pepper, and curry powder. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils and quinoa have absorbed the water, about 30 minutes. Stir in the coconut, and simmer for 5 minutes more.
• Stir in the pineapple chunks, pecans, and onion; cook briefly to reheat. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

CURRIED LENTIL SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Sprinkle diced tomato on top.
• and serve.

CURRIED TOMATO AND RED LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Separate cilantro leaves and stems. Chop leaves and set both aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, cilantro stems, ginger, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add 6 cups water and lentils. Use a spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until lentils are nearly tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add remaining 1 3/4 cups water, cherry tomatoes, and coconut milk powder. Cook over medium-high heat until lentils are very soft and stew is thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Lightly crush tomatoes with a spoon.
• Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Lightly brush both sides of naan with 1/2 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with salt. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Place in the preheated oven and broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into wedges.
• Add carrots to the stew and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, pepper, and 1/2 of the reserved cilantro leaves. Ladle stew into bowls. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and garnish with remaining cilantro leaves. Serve with toasted naan.

INDIAN SPROUTED LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Carefully rinse the sprouted lentils in a colander.
• Add the chopped vegetables to the bowl and lightly toss them with the sprouted lentils.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
• Drizzle the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently again.
• Allow the flavors to blend for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

CURRIED PINK LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Put the red lentils in a strainer and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain.
• Put the onion, garlic and ginger in a nonstick skillet and cook over medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the lentils, clove, bay leaf, curry powder, salt and pepper. Cover with 2 1/2 cups cold water. Increase the heat and bring the liquid to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and cook slowly until the lentils are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Rinse the lentils under cold running water until cool. Drain and set aside.
• Put the vinegar in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Add the grated orange rind, scallions and parsley. Add the lentils and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

CURRIED LENTIL-SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Stir together 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and honey in a large, shallow dish. Add fish; turn to coat. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, curry, remaining 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and honey, and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place fish on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Let cool slightly, then flake into large pieces. Toss lentils and scallion with half of dressing; season with salt and pepper. Spread yogurt evenly among 4 plates. Top with lentil mixture, arugula, and cucumber. Top with salmon and drizzle with remaining dressing; serve.