Dinner for 3

Lentil Potato Vindaloo

Name: Lentil Potato Vindaloo
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp ground mustard; 1 tsp oil; 1 cup peeled and cubed yellow potatoes; 1/8 tsp salt; 2 tsp oil; 1 cup chopped red onion; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 1 cup water or stock; 15 oz can lentils; non-dairy yogurt or cream (optional)

$4.44for 445 minServes 3

Potatoes and lentils simmer with warm spices, onion, ginger, tomato, and vinegar for a thick, tangy curry.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Potatoes, 0.35 lb$0.99/lb typical	0.35 lb	$0.34Typical price
	Red onions, 0.3 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.46Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.16Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 0.5 oz$0.08/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Dried beans and lentils, 15 oz$0.11/oz typical	15 oz	$1.65Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.33

Swaps

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap dried beans and lentils for canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilVinegar

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
3servings as written
$typical cost tier

Indian Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Dinners

Typical price

$1.11 per serving$4.44 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp oil
1 cup peeled and cubed yellow potatoes
1/8 tsp salt
2 tsp oil
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 cup water or stock
15 oz can lentils
non-dairy yogurt or cream (optional)

Steps

Mix the chili powder, coriander, cumin, pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and mustard in a small bowl.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the potatoes and salt, and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the remaining oil and onion, then cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the spice mixture, ginger-garlic paste, and tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute.
Add the vinegar, water, and lentils, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in non-dairy yogurt or cream, if using, and heat for 1 minute.

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