{"id":8119,"date":"2019-04-25T02:49:20","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T09:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=8119"},"modified":"2023-08-25T05:19:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T12:19:25","slug":"green-lentils-butternut-with-crispy-okra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=8119","title":{"rendered":"Green Lentils Butternut with Crispy Okra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3336\" height=\"5008\" data-attachment-id=\"8458\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?attachment_id=8458\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?fit=3336%2C5008&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3336,5008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D750&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1555337359&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;105&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_9700-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?fit=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?fit=682%2C1024\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8458\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?attachment_id=8458\" class=\"wp-image-8458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?w=3336&amp;ssl=1 3336w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1153&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years my cooking has simplified into more one pot meals. Traditionally in Indian meals vegetables are cooked separately along with lentils (daals), a dry veggie and sometimes a veggie with a sauce which we call gravy to be eaten with rice or chapati. This recipe combines all three elements. It saves a lot of time and effort and works really well for a quick meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8459\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?attachment_id=8459\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9715-2.jpg?fit=3263%2C4899&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3263,4899\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D750&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1555338046&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;105&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.04&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_9715-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9715-2.jpg?fit=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9715-2.jpg?resize=737%2C1106\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8459\" width=\"737\" height=\"1106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9715-2.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9715-2.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9715-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1153&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9715-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9715-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Makes about 4 serving bowls<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>12 oz about 2 cups cubed butternut squash<\/li><li>1 cup cooked green lentils<\/li><li>\u00bd  lb trimmed okra<\/li><li>1 small red onion, chopped<\/li><li>3- 4 roma tomatoes chopped <\/li><li>2 inch piece ginger<\/li><li>1-2 hot green chillies, chopped or \u00bd-1 teaspoon hot cayenne<\/li><li>1 sprig of curry leaves<\/li><li>2 tablespoon any neutral oil or ghee, I use avocado oil<\/li><li>1 teaspoon coriander powder<\/li><li>\u00bd teaspoon ground turmeric<\/li><li>1 teaspoon ground cumin<\/li><li>\u00bd teaspoon garam masala<\/li><li>1\/2 cup coconut milk<\/li><li>sea salt and black pepper<\/li><li>steamed rice or quinoa to serve<\/li><li><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In a sauce pan warm 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chopped okra and stirfry on high heat for 3-4 minutes, giving them enough contact time to crisp, abut 2-3 minutes without moving or disturbing. Cook till they are slightly soft and pickup some crispy spots. Transfer to a plate. <\/li><li>In the same pan add he remaining oil and fry the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes till they get soft. Add the minced ginger and tomatoes, cook for another couple of minutes. <\/li><li>Now add all the spices; cumin, turmeric, cayenne, coriander and mix with the tomato mixture. cook for a minute.<\/li><li>Add the butternut squash and lentils. If its too dry a few tablespoons of water. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 8-10 minutes till the butternut is soft and cooked, add  \u00bd cup coconut milk half way through the simmering process. Squeeze some lime juice for extra flavor. Serve with rice or quinoa topped with crispy okra. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8458\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?attachment_id=8458\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?fit=3336%2C5008&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3336,5008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D750&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1555337359&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;105&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_9700-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?fit=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?resize=741%2C1112\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8458\" width=\"741\" height=\"1112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1153&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_9700-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the years my cooking has simplified into more one pot meals. Traditionally in Indian meals vegetables are cooked separately along with lentils (daals), a dry veggie and sometimes a veggie with a sauce which we call gravy to be eaten with rice or chapati. This recipe combines all three elements. 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