I stayed home sick today (sinusitis that just won't give up -- lack of cooperation from the NHS coupled with a dreadfully disfunctional air conditioning system at the day job are seriously not helping). Was starting to feel bored this afternoon (a good sign, no?) and remembered Dan requesting I make little batches of different lentil salads like I used to quite often. I got into the habit of making these monster (and I mean MONSTER) batches to last us all week which ends up taking me a lot of time to prepare and a crazy amount of ingredients. Next time I make one, I'll have to document it here. Today, while feeling rather fragile, I thought I'd whip up something much more simple, and it tastes fab! I don't often pay attention to the amounts much. It's hard to get wrong, really.
The parts:
The parts:
- speckled dark green lentils
- soaked and boiled for about 6 mins (until tender)
- chana dal - I use this brand usually
- soaked and boiled for about 5 mins (until tender)
- fresh snap peas
- chopped
- fresh radishes
- chopped/cubed
- fresh cilantro
- chopped
- Lingham's Ginger Garlic Chilli Sauce
- this is a new addition to the kitchen. Dan is IN LOVE with this stuff. Too much would be TOO MUCH so I say go sparingly because it's quite sweet. You can always add more.
- smoked paprika, ground cayenne, sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
- to taste
YUM! Ready for your picnic! (you might want to remember to wipe the bowl, though, so it isn't as messy as mine!)
That really looks SCRUMMY!
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