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Lentil and Farro Masala

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
65 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Lentil and Farro Masala
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 carrots, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 4 cups vegetable broth, or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup semi-pearled farro
  • 1 cup red lentils
Instructions
1
Begin by sprinkling a pinch of salt over the sliced carrots, celery stalks, and chopped onion to add flavor.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large cooking vessel over medium heat, allowing it to warm up.
3
Next, cook and stir the vegetables in batches until the onion becomes transparent, taking around 5 minutes to achieve this.
4
Now, push the cooked vegetables aside to create a clear space in the center of the pot, making room for further cooking.
5
In the same oil used earlier, heat another 1 tablespoon and let it warm up before adding a sprinkle of garam masala spice.
6
Allow the spices to toast for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, before mixing them into the vegetables.
7
Pour in a generous amount of vegetable broth into the pot and bring it to a rolling boil.
8
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cooked farro, covering the pot with a lid.
9
Simmer the mixture for about 20 minutes or until the farro is almost tender, then add the lentils.
10
Continue to cover and simmer, adding more vegetable broth if necessary, until both the farro and lentils are tender but still retain some firmness, taking around 20 minutes.
11
Finally, season the entire dish with a pinch of salt to balance out the flavors.