Red Lentil Curry from Allrecipes.com

cattiemac

Red Lentil Curry
8 servings

Ingredients
2 cups red lentils
1 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons curry paste
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ginger root, minced
1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Directions
1. Wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear (this is very important or the lentils will get "scummy"), put the lentils in a pot with water to cover and simmer covered until lentils tender (add more water if necessary). It usually takes about 15 - 20 for the lentils to cook.
2. While the lentils are cooking: In a large skillet or saucepan, caramelize the onions in vegetable oil.
3. While the onions are cooking, combine the curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a mixing bowl. Mix well. When the onions are cooked, add the curry mixture to the onions and cook over a high heat stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato puree and reduce heat, allow the curry base to simmer until the lentils are ready.
5. When the lentils are tender drain them briefly (they should have absorbed most of the water but you don't want the curry to be too sloppy). Mix the curry base into the lentils and serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving
Cals - 177
Carbs - 28
Fat - 3
Protein - 10
Fiber - 8
Sugar - 4

fuhrmeister

Sounds great! I've been needing a way to cook all teh lentils on my shelf

MOMvsFOOD

Is this a side dish or something you eat as a meal? Sounds yummy. I am trying to learn a little more about lentils because they are great for you but not something I am too familiar with.

THANKS

cattiemac

Is this a side dish or something you eat as a meal?

I serve it as a meal over quinoa. But it would be good over any grain (rice, cous cous, quinoa, etc.)