Tamarind Lentils
From Veganomicon

Serves 4-6

3 tbsp coconut or peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2-in cube fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 large onion, diced
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp whole cumin seeds
generous pinch of cayenne
1 c dried lentils, picked over and rinsed
2 c veggie broth or water
2 tsp concentrated tamarind syrup or paste
1 tbsp pure maple syrup or agave nectar
2 tbsp tomato paste (I’ve also just used a 15-oz can of diced tomatoes)
1/2 tsp salt

In a heavy-bottomed pan with a lid, melt the oil over medium heat.  Add the garlic and ginger, and let sizzle for 30 seconds.  Add the onion and fry until translucent and soft, 2-3 minutes.  Stir in the garam masala, cumin seeds, and cayenne, and stir for another 30 seconds until the spices smell fragrant.  Add the lentils and broth, increase the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a boil.  Stir and lower the heat to medium-low.  Partially cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils have absorbed most of the liquid and are very tender.  The lentils will be very thick; add a few tablespoons of water if a thinner consistency is desired.

In a small cup, combine the tamarind, maple syrup, tomato paste, and salt.  Use a rubber spatula to scrape all of the mixture into the lentils; stir to completely dissolve the flavorings. Simmer the mixture for another 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Adjust the salt to taste and serve immediately.

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Sustainable Health Choices (SHC) began 2009 by hosting the first event of SHC’s “Evening of Wellbeing” series at The HIVE last week. Over 40 people enjoyed hot tea, delicious, food, live kora music, and each other. We shared some recipes that we love such as Kale wraps with a Miso dipping sauce, an Orange Carrot Ginger Dip, and other delicious recipes. We invited many people in the SHC community and in turn they invited a friend who had not been introduced yet to Sustainable Health Choices.

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