Creamy Black Lentil Curry Recipe

Name: Creamy Black Lentil Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup black lentils; 2 1/4 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 large chopped onion; 1 each green chili; 1 tbsp fresh ginger diced; 1/2 cup milk or cream; 2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tbsp kosher salt or to taste; 3 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp garlic chopped; 1 each cilantro handful (garnish); 1 can beans (optional); 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cup black lentils
2 1/4 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 large chopped onion
1 each green chili
1 tbsp fresh ginger diced
1/2 cup milk or cream
2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp kosher salt or to taste
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp garlic chopped
1 each cilantro handful (garnish)
1 can beans (optional)
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1
Rinse black lentils, add lentils, 4 cups water and 1 tablespoon oil to pressure cooker.
2
Pressure cook 20 minutes, allow to cool down naturally.
3
Or in a large pot bring lentils and water to boil, add 1 extra cup water, cook medium low for 45 minutes until done.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot.
5
When it is hot, add cumin, stir, after about 30 seconds, add onion and green chili.
6
Cook until onion is translucent.
7
Add ginger and garlic, stir, cook for about 1 minute.
8
Add the cooked lentils, beans, 2 cups water, milk (soy or almond milk can be used), turmeric, salt and chili powder, cayenne.
9
Stir to combine.
10
Let cook on medium heat, STIRRING FREQUENTLY.
11
15-20 minutes until it thickens.
12
Turn off heat, add lemon juice and butter.
13
Sprinkle with garnish.
14
Serve with rice or warm bread.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cup black lentils, 2 1/4 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 large chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Creamy Black Lentil Curry falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Black Lentil Curry

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