Red Lentil Curry

Category: Side Dish

Ready in 1h

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

• 2 medium yellow onions OR 1 red onion (7g)

• 14 ounces/400g fresh tomatoes diced (if using canned, do not drain)

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 3 garlic cloves minced

• 1 teaspoon freshly minced ginger

• 2 tablespoons garam masala

• 1 teaspoon curry powder

• 1 tablespoon red curry paste

• 1/4 teaspoon cumin

• 1 cup dry red lentils rinsed

• 2 cups filtered water

• 13.5 ounces/383g can coconut milk

• 1 small lime

• garnish with red pepper flakes & chopped parsley


Directions

In a deep pot over medium high heat, add the coconut oil. Add in the onions and tomatoes. Grind some sea salt and ground black pepper over the mixture and stir together. Lower heat to medium and allow to cook down until juices of the tomatoes are naturall? released and onions are soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add in all the other dr? ingredients in order. ?tir vigorousl? to combine to ensure the lentils aren't stuck to the bottom. Now add the water and coconut milk and stir again to combine thoroughl?. Bring the curr? to a boil, and then reduce to medium-low so that the mixture continues to simmer for 35 minutes, cover slightl? but allowing steam to escape. ?tir occasionall? to ensure the lentils don't stick to the bottom. Depending on the kind of lentils ?ou're using, ?ou can check around the 20 minute mark to see if ?our lentils have ?nished cooking. Taste the curr? and season with salt and pepper if ?ou desire. Remove the curr? from the heat and squeeze a lime lightl? over the top of the curr?, stirring to combine. Don't skip this step!! Allow to cool slightl? and then serve. Enjo?!

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