Dinner for 3

Lentil Potato Vindaloo

Name: Lentil Potato Vindaloo
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp ground mustard; 1 tsp oil; 1 cup peeled and cubed yellow potatoes; 1/8 tsp salt; 2 tsp oil; 1 cup chopped red onion; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 1 cup water or stock; 15 oz can lentils; non-dairy yogurt or cream (optional)

Potatoes and lentils simmer with warm spices, onion, ginger, tomato, and vinegar for a thick, tangy curry.

Typical price

$4.44for 4 servings

$1.11 per serving$4.44 for 4

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45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
3servings as written
$typical cost tier

Indian Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Potatoes$0.99/lb typical	0.35 lb	$0.34Typical price
Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.46Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.16Typical price
Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.04Typical price
Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical	15 oz	$1.65Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.33

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilVinegar

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 tbsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp oil
1 cup peeled and cubed yellow potatoes
1/8 tsp salt
2 tsp oil
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 cup water or stock
15 oz can lentils
non-dairy yogurt or cream (optional)

Steps

Mix the chili powder, coriander, cumin, pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and mustard in a small bowl.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the potatoes and salt, and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the remaining oil and onion, then cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the spice mixture, ginger-garlic paste, and tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute.
Add the vinegar, water, and lentils, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in non-dairy yogurt or cream, if using, and heat for 1 minute.

Swaps

Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

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