How to Cook Perfect Lentils and Fish Gumbo

Lentils and Fish Gumbo. Lentils and Fish Gumbo Chana Dal Gumbo with Sword Fish. Garlic Bread or Quinoa will be good to serve. Lentils and Fish Gumbo Chana Dal Gumbo with Sword Fish.

A wholesome flavorful dinner that feeds a crowd. Rich in plant-based protein, with the addition lentils, this gumbo is both filling and nourishing! A classic Gumbo consists primarily of meat and/or seafood. You can have Lentils and Fish Gumbo using 15 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Lentils and Fish Gumbo

1. You need of Sword Fish Fresh cut in cubes ..
2. You need of Chana Dal.
3. Prepare of Oilve Oil.
4. You need of Cumin Seeds.
5. It's of onion Chopped.
6. It's of Green Chilli Peppers Hot.
7. Prepare of Chilli Powder.
8. It's of Tumeric Powder.
9. You need of Kosher Salt.
10. Prepare of Tamarind Concentrate.
11. Prepare of Heeng Powder.
12. You need of Methi (Fenugreek Powder).
13. Prepare of Tamatoes Chopped Pound.
14. It's of Okra Fresh (cut off ends).
15. It's of cilantro chopped.

My vegan Gumbo recipe contains lentils, beans, and what Louisianians call the "Holy Trinity" of vegetables, namely celery, bell peppers, and onions. I also added some other ingredients which add a wonderful flavor. In my opinion, there is no need to cook this dish with meat and fish. Heat the butter and oil over medium heat until the butter is melted, then add the flour and stir well to make a roux.

Lentils and Fish Gumbo instructions

1. Soak Chana Dal in 2 cups cold water for 1/2 hour. Season Sword fish cubes with salt and pepper. Cook in non stick Pan for 3 minutes on each sides. Set aside..
2. Heat Oil in a Pot. Add cumin seeds, garlic(crushed), ginger and fry for 3 minutes. Add remaining incredients in group 3. Drain water from Lentils (group 1) and add into pot. Add 2 cups water. Bring to boil and cook for 45 minutes (until lentils are soft)..
3. Add Tomatoes (group 4) and Okra. Cook 15 minutes. Add swordfish and cook 5 minutes on slow heat. Finish with cilantro..

Cut the fish into chunks and add it to the pot. Bring it back up to heat and then reduce to a simmer. Once the fish is cooked through add the Gumbo Filé and stir well. Serve with some parsley on top. A grain free, healthy Cajun-inspired mashup!