Red Lentil Mash

Here is a very easy but incredibly tasty red lentil mash recipe.

  • Serves 4
  • 30 min
  • May 15, 2020
Red Lentil Mash

Ingredients

  • Red lentils (1 cup)
  • Onion (1)
  • Green chilies (3–4)
  • Garlic (2 cloves)
  • Turmeric powder (1 teaspoon)
  • Mustard oil (1 teaspoon)
  • Chopped cilantro (1 tablespoon)
  • Dried chili (1)
  • Salt (to taste)

Method

  1. First, rinse the lentils and boil until tender with 1 green chili, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 2 garlic cloves, then mash well. In a bowl, mash together diced green chilies, chopped cilantro, salt, onion, and mustard oil. Add the mashed lentils and mix thoroughly. Fry the remaining dried chili, crush it by hand, and sprinkle over the top before serving.