Lentils Curry Recipe

Name: Lentils Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups red lentils; 2 shallots; 1/2 brown onion; 2 centimeters ginger and 1 clove of garlic crushed together; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 green chili; 3 teaspoons turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 2 curry leaves; 1 tablespoon tomato sauce; coriander Chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups red lentils
2 shallots
1/2 brown onion
2 centimeters ginger and 1 clove of garlic crushed together
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 green chili
3 teaspoons turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
2 curry leaves
1 tablespoon tomato sauce
coriander Chopped, for garnish

1
Rinse the lentils with water until the water becomes clear.
2
In a medium sized pot, add about 3 cups of boiling water and turmeric powder into the washed lentils and let them simmer until boiling point on medium heat. Once it has reached boiling point, reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer until soften (just make sure the lentils are not too mushy).
3
In the meantime, fry the onions together with the seeds and curry leaves on a pan until the onions turn brown.
4
Add ginger and garlic paste, green chili, remaining spices and tomato paste and continue frying until aromatic.
5
When the lentils are soften, add the fried mixture into the lentils and stir well. Let it simmer for further 10 minutes.
6
Last but not least, add the chopped coriander.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups red lentils, 2 shallots, 1/2 brown onion, 2 centimeters ginger and 1 clove of garlic crushed together, and more.

Yes, Lentils 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.

Lentils Curry

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