Move aside spaghetti bolognese as we have a new kid on the block! The lentils in this dish replace the meat, but it is just as delicious and hearty and packed with fiber, folic acid and potassium. This dish is vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. Traditionally Indian lentils are prepared with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and Indian spices but I decided to replace the tomatoes in this dish with a Marinara sauce to give it Indo-Italian flavors.
I picked up all 3 main ingredients for this dish from Trader Joe’s (sharing an image of all the Trader Joe’s ingredients below), but they are readily available in any grocery store. If you are unable to find the steamed lentils in your local grocery store, you can buy whole lentils (Brown Masoor Daal), and pressure cook for them 10-12 minutes. I was blown away by the end result and was shocked to see my teenager devour it, and not miss the meat! So, if you are a pasta lover but are looking for a healthier option, you have met your dish!!