Name: Red Curry Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed and picked over; 1/2 large onion, diced; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons red curry paste; 1/2 tablespoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ginger, minced; a few good shakes of cayenne pepper; 1 14-ounce can tomato puree; 1/4 cup coconut milk or cream; cilantro for garnishing; rice for serving

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

45m

This savory and spicy red curry lentil recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish. Made with lentils, onion, red curry paste, and a blend of aromatic spices, this dish is creamy and rich, with a touch of heat. Perfect served over a bed of rice and garnished with fresh cilantro.

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Ingredients

Servings: 6

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1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed and picked over

1/2 large onion, diced

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons red curry paste

1/2 tablespoon garam masala

1 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ginger, minced

a few good shakes of cayenne pepper

1 14-ounce can tomato puree

1/4 cup coconut milk or cream

cilantro for garnishing

rice for serving

Steps

Cook the lentils according to directions. Drain and set aside.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the onion and saute for a few minutes until fragrant and golden. Add all the spices (curry paste, garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, sugar, garlic, ginger) and stir fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato puree; stir and simmer until smooth.

Add the lentils and the cream. Stir to combine and simmer for another 15-20 minutes (the longer, the better)! Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

346kcal

17%
Fat

9g

0%
Saturated Fat

5g

0%
Carbohydrates

50g

2%
Fiber

8g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

17g

0%
Cholesterol

13mg

0%
Sodium

76mg

3%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Red Curry Lentils

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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