Cod With Spiced Red Lentils
"This dish has quickly become a family favourite. Easy, healthy and delicious, with just the right amount of spiciness. The recipe as-is can come out more like a stew, so if you want it to be a plate (not bowl) dish, decrease the liquid a little and be careful as the cod releases a lot of water when cooking."
photo by DianaEatingRichly
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup red lentil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 1⁄2 cups fish stock
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
- 1 lb cod fish fillet, skinned and cut into large chunks
- salt, to taste
- lemon wedge (to garnish)
directions
- Put the lentils in a saucepan with the turmeric and stock. Bring to the boil, cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are just tender. Remove from the heat and add salt.
- Heat the oil in a small frying pan. Add the cumin seeds and, when they begin to pop, add the ginger and cayenne pepper. Stir-fry the spices for a few seconds, then pour on to the lentils. Add the lemon juice and the coriander and stir them gently into the mixture.
- Lay the pieces of cod on top of the lentils, cover the pan and then cook gently over a low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is tender.
- Serve garnished with chopped coriander leaves and one or two lemon wedges.
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Reviews
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I make these spiced lentils at least once a week. I make them in the Instant Pot and then just add the spices (made as directed) after the lentils are cooked. We LOVE this recipe. Everyone gets excited when they know that this is for dinner. -
Tasty recipe. I didn't want my lentils mushy so cooked them according to the package time instead of the recipe instructions.
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We really loved this dish. Very easy to prepare as it is a one pot meal.<br/>I omitted the cilantro. Served it with white rice. <br/>Thanks for posting.
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This was wonderful! The whole family wanted seconds (good thing I doubled the recipe)! -
Very easy and delicious - even for someone who doesn't like lentils! I used veggie stock not fish (didn't have fish) and found it quite salty. BF didn't think it was salty enough. Will make regularly!
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I didn't want my lentils mushy so cooked them according to the package time instead of the recipe instructions.
