Dinner for 4

Spicy Lentil Bean Stew

Name: Spicy Lentil Bean Stew
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp kashmiri chili powder; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/8 tsp ground clove; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp garam masala; 2 tsp oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 1 bay leaf; 1 black cardamom pod (optional); 1/4 tsp crushed fennel seeds; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1/2 tsp salt; 15 oz can full-fat coconut milk; 1 1/2 cups water or stock; 2/7 cup split red lentils; 15 oz can white beans; 1/2 cup frozen spinach; cilantro (optional); non-dairy cream or yogurt (optional)

Red lentils and white beans simmer with coconut milk, tomatoes, warm spices, and spinach in this hearty stew.

Typical price

$5.68for 4 servings

$1.42 per serving$5.68 for 4

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45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Indian Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.61Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.16Typical price
Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.81Typical price
Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical	15 oz	$2.10Typical price
Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical	2 oz	$0.22Typical price
Canned beans$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical	2.5 oz	$0.25Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.68

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp kashmiri chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground clove
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
2 tsp oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 bay leaf
1 black cardamom pod (optional)
1/4 tsp crushed fennel seeds
2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 tsp salt
15 oz can full-fat coconut milk
1 1/2 cups water or stock
2/7 cup split red lentils
15 oz can white beans
1/2 cup frozen spinach
cilantro (optional)
non-dairy cream or yogurt (optional)

Steps

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, bay leaf, cardamom pod, and fennel for 8 minutes.
Add the ginger-garlic paste and all the ground spices, and cook for 3 minutes while stirring.
Stir in the tomatoes and salt, and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Add the coconut milk, water, and lentils, then simmer uncovered for 22 minutes until the lentils are tender.
Stir in the white beans and frozen spinach, and simmer for 7 minutes until hot and thick.