How to Make Red Lentil Curry | Curry Recipe | Allrecipes.com

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are often cheaper and have a firmer texture.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being a healthier fat.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper adds sweetness without heat.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a similar freshness at a lower cost.

Dice one large onion.

Mince enough fresh garlic to make one teaspoon.

Mince enough fresh ginger root to make one teaspoon.

Thoroughly wash 2 cups of red lentils under cold running water until the water runs clear.

Transfer the washed lentils to a pot and cover with water.

Bring the lentils to a boil and then quickly reduce the heat to a simmer.

Simmer the lentils covered until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes, adding more water if needed.

Drain the lentils thoroughly and put them back in the pot, covering to keep them warm.

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat and add the onions, cooking and stirring until they are cooked.

In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of curry paste with 1 tablespoon of curry powder, 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of white sugar.

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the curry mixture and blend well.

Stir the curry mixture into the caramelized onions and cook over high heat, stirring continuously for 1 to 2 minutes.

Stir in 1 can of tomato puree and reduce the heat, simmering for at least 5 minutes to warm the tomato puree through and combine all the flavors.

Mix the curry base into the lentils and serve immediately.

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