Indian Lentil Curry Recipe

Name: Indian Lentil Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup orange yellow or green lentils; 1/2 cup any other split grain ( can be split pea, mung dahl etc ); 1 can chickpeas or 1 can beans; 1 onion; 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste; 2 tomatoes peeled and chopped or 1 can of chopped tomatoes or 4 tbsp of tomato paste; 1 tbsp olive oil; salt; pepper; indian spices for curry ( curry powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala or any indian mix for lentils ) -amount is up to you depending on how hot/ or how much flavour you want. start w…; chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 cup orange yellow or green lentils
1/2 cup any other split grain ( can be split pea, mung dahl etc )
1 can chickpeas or 1 can beans
1 onion
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
2 tomatoes peeled and chopped or 1 can of chopped tomatoes or 4 tbsp of tomato paste
1 tbsp olive oil
salt
pepper
indian spices for curry ( curry powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala or any indian mix for lentils ) -amount is up to you depending on how hot/ or how much flavour you want. start with 1 teaspoon
chopped cilantro

1
chopp onion and cook in oil do not let burn. add cumin and cook until fragrant add ginger garlic paste cook 30 seconds
2
add water, indian spices and the bigger uncooked lentils
3
cover and simmer until almost cooked but still al dente. Add the smaller size lentils tomatoes and cook until soft and curry thickens. add salt and pepper . add more water if necessary
4
add the cooked chickpeas or beans when lentils are cooked.
5
The finished curry should be thick but still have plenty of liquid. Mix chopped cilantro at the end of cooking.
6
Serve over jasmine rice or next to indian flat bread.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup orange yellow or green lentils, 1/2 cup any other split grain ( can be split pea, mung dahl etc ), 1 can chickpeas or 1 can beans, 1 onion, and more.

Yes, Indian Lentil Curry falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indian Lentil Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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