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Red Lentil Curry

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50 min

Red Lentil Curry

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Category

Bean Recipes

Time

50 min

Serving

8 persons

Calories

192

Rating

4.00★ (1)

Cuisine

Indian
Author: Victoria Buriak
This red lentil curry is rich and hearty. It's great as a main meal rather than a side dish like the more traditional Indian dhal. Don't let the ingredient list faze you — this is an easy dish to make. This dish is excellent served with basmati rice.

Ingredients

  • red lentils: 2 cups
  • water: 3 cups (or more if needed)
  • vegetable oil: 1 Tbsp
  • onion: 1 piece (diced)
  • curry paste: 2 Tbsp
  • curry powder: 1 Tbsp
  • ground turmeric: 1 tsp
  • ground cumin: 1 tsp
  • chili powder: 1 tsp
  • salt: 1 tsp
  • white sugar: 1 tsp
  • garlic: 1 tsp (minced)
  • ginger: 1 tsp (fresh; minced)
  • tomato puree: 1 can (14.25 ounce can)

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Wash lentils in cold water until water runs clear.
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  2. Put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, adding water as needed to keep lentils covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
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  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
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  4. Mix together curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a large bowl; stir into onions. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
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  5. Stir in tomato puree and lentils; cook until warmed through.
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