Red Lentil Curry

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Fry a chopped onion in some oil for three minutes.
  2. 2Then add grated ginger and garlic and fry for one more minute.
  3. 3Now add the spices: curry powder, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, turmeric powder, and ground coriander. Toast them for a short minute.
  4. 4Now add the vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, and coconut milk.
  5. 5Rinse dry red lentils and add them to the sauce.
  6. 6Season with salt and black pepper and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked and the curry is creamy.
  7. 7Finally, stir in the garam masala and serve with a generous squeeze of lemon.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.33 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 small can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 small can coconut milk
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 4 wedges lemon
  • 1 handful cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
  • 4 tablespoons Greek-style yogurt or unsweetened non-dairy yogurt
  • 2 cups basmati rice

Equipment

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