Spicy Mixed 5 Beans And Lentils Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic, and saute until the onions are translucent, about 15 minutes. Add the chili powder, coriander, cumin, oregano and crushed red pepper, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes with their juices, tomato juice, tomato paste, cheese rind, and 2 teaspoons of salt. Add the broth, garbanzo beans, cannellini beans, and lentils. Stir in the broccoli, zucchini, and yellow squash. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Decrease the heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, until the lentils are tender and the mixture thickens slightly, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Season the stew to taste with more salt, if desired.
• Ladle the stew into bowls. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and basil, and serve.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly grease a 9"x5"x3" loaf pan.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion, garlic & celery and cook gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and cool slightly.
• Rince and drain the beans and lentils. Place in a food processor with the onion mixture and egg and process until smooth.
• Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
• Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and level the surface. Bake for about 1 hour, then remove from the pan and cut into slices to serve.
• Can be eaten hot or cold.

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a medium cast-iron or nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat, add the dals and onion, and stir constantly over medium-low heat until fragrant and well roasted, about 5 minutes. Mix in the ginger and garlic, then the coriander, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, asafoetida, and salt, and stir about 30 seconds.2. Transfer to a pressure cooker, add 4 cups water. Secure the lid and cook over high heat until the regulator indicates high pressure, then cook 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and allow the pot to depressurize on its own, 12 to 15 minutes. Carefully open the lid and check to see if the dal is very soft and cream if not, add the remaining 1 cup water, cover, bring up to high pressure, and cook under high pressure about 30 seconds. Or cover and boil until soft, about 30 minutes.3. Uncover and simmer over medium-low heat about 10 minutes, then remove to a serving dish, cover, and keep warm.4. Heat the oil (or ghee) in a small saucepan and cook the green chili peppers about 30 seconds. Add the cumin seeds they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Remove from the heat, add the paprika, and add the tarka to the cooked dal. Swirl lightly to mix, with parts of it visible as a garnish, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.