Red Lentil Curry With Basmati Rice Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Curry With Basmati Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil; 1 onion large, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 6 ounces red lentils; 3 cups vegetable stock; 6 ounces basmati rice; 3 1/2 ounces runner beans fresh or frozen, sliced; 1 pinch saffron; 2 tablespoons hot water; 1 bulb fennel trimmed, sliced; 1 zucchini sliced; 2 tomatoes quartered; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; shallots crispy, to garnish; mango chutney to serve

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons oil
1 onion large, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
6 ounces red lentils
3 cups vegetable stock
6 ounces basmati rice
3 1/2 ounces runner beans fresh or frozen, sliced
1 pinch saffron
2 tablespoons hot water
1 bulb fennel trimmed, sliced
1 zucchini sliced
2 tomatoes quartered
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
shallots crispy, to garnish
mango chutney to serve

1
Heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil in a large saucepan. Saute onion for 4-5 mins, until golden brown. Add curry powder and cook for 20-30 seconds. Add lentils and stock. Simmer for 15 mins, until most liquid is absorbed.
2
Meanwhile, cook rice in boiling salted water for 10 mins, until tender. Add runner beans for last 4 mins. Drain then drizzle saffron liquid over top. Combine with lentils. Set aside and keep warm.
3
Heat remaining oil in a frying pan. Saute fennel and zucchini for 3-4 mins, until softened and starting to caramelize. Add tomatoes, garlic and cumin seeds. Saute for 2-3 mins. Gently fold into rice and lentils. Transfer to a warm serving dish. Garnish with crispy shallots and serve with mango chutney.

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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: 3 tablespoons oil, 1 onion large, roughly chopped, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 6 ounces red lentils, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Curry With Basmati Rice 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.

Red Lentil Curry With Basmati Rice

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