Becky (Kip, Dan,
Mark, Emily, Matt T, Natalie, Miranda, Paula, Andy, Josh, and
Kristina)
In
a saucepan, combine the lentils with the turmeric, broth and water;
bring to a boil. Cover partially and simmer over low heat for 20
minutes, until the lentils are barely tender. Meanwhile, sauté
onion and carrot in 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium-high
heat in a sauté pan. In a small bowl, combine the ginger,
garlic, coriander and ground cumin. Stir in 1/4 cup of water to make
a paste. In a small skillet, heat 3 tbsp oil until shimmering. Add
the cumin seeds and cook over moderately high heat for 5 seconds,
just until sizzling. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until
lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add the spice paste and let cook
until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in the
tomato paste and cook until thick, about 1 minute longer. Add
broccoli, swiss chard, onion-carrot mixture, canned tomatoes,
three-fourths of the cilantro and the cayenne to lentils and season
with salt. Cook until the lentils and vegetables are tender, 15
minutes. Scrape in the spice paste and the remaining cilantro. Simmer
for 5 minutes, then serve. Serve with basmati rice, warm flatbread
and plain yogurt or sour cream.
Article source: http://greenedgegardens.blogspot.com/2013/12/week-3-newsletter-winter-2014_7629.html
