Curried Lentils Recipe

Name: Curried Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 -3 tablespoons curry powder; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 12-1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 ⅓ cups dried red lentils; 4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable stock, low-sodium; salt, to taste; ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 -3 tablespoons curry powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
12-1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 yellow onion, diced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 ⅓ cups dried red lentils
4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable stock, low-sodium
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
In a Dutch oven, heat the butter or oil until shimmering.
3
Add the spices and stir until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
4
Add the onion and stir until soft and translucent.
5
Add the tomato paste and cook until it begins to brown.
6
Add the lentils and stock.
7
Stir well, cover, and transfer to the preheated oven.
8
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 2 hours.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Serve with jasmine rice or basmati rice.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 -3 tablespoons curry powder, 1 pinch cayenne pepper, 12-1 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Curried Lentils 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.

Curried Lentils

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