Budget Friendly Meals - Red Lentil Curry

masoor dal

🥗Healthier: split yellow lentils

💰Cheaper: pulses

Split yellow lentils are often more affordable and still provide protein.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Start by preparing the spices: combine 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon coriander, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, and 1 teaspoon garam masala in a bowl.

Dice one onion and set aside.

Chop four cloves of garlic and set aside.

Heat cooking oil in a pot over low heat and add the diced onion; sauté until softened.

Add the chopped garlic and sauté for about 1 minute to toast the spices without burning them.

Pour in coconut milk and 2 cups of chicken broth.

Add half of a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes, cutting them up with scissors if needed.

Rinse 1 cup of red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear, then add to the pot.

Add 2 teaspoons of salt and some pepper to taste, then stir everything together.

Add chopped potatoes to the pot as well, using them as a timer for doneness.

Cover the pot and let it simmer, checking the potatoes for doneness; they should be buttery soft when ready.

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