How To Make Lentil Curry Recipe
A hearty and comforting vegetarian dish made with lentils in a flavorful curry sauce.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.
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Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
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Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and salt and cook for 2 minutes.
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Add the lentils, tomatoes, and vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the sauce is thickened.
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Stir in the cilantro and serve over rice or with naan bread.
Nutrition
- Calories : 255kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 1005mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 38g
- Dietary Fiber : 12g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 13g
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