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.
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
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Cook for a minute to toast the spices.
- Add the rinsed red lentils, diced tomatoes, and coconut milk to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- 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.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the red lentil curry over cooked rice or with naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 40g (13%)Protein: 15g (30%)Fat: 22g (34%)Saturated Fat: 18g (113%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 30mg (1%)Potassium: 964mg (28%)Fiber: 17g (71%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 174IU (3%)Vitamin C: 16mg (19%)Calcium: 108mg (11%)Iron: 9mg (50%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
