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Red lentil curry

Red lentil curry is a delicious and nutritious dish made with red lentils cooked in a flavorful curry sauce. It typically includes a mix of aromatic spices such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala, along with ingredients like onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and coconut milk. Red lentil curry is a popular vegetarian and vegan dish that is enjoyed with rice or naan bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Calories: 397
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed and drained
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (400g)
  • 1 can coconut milk ((400ml)
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Cooked rice or naan bread for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Cook for a minute to toast the spices.
  4. Add the rinsed red lentils, diced tomatoes, and coconut milk to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the curry has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the red lentil curry over cooked rice or with naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
  8. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 964mgFiber: 17gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 174IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 9mg

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