Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils)

Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils)

These curried peas (lentils) can be eaten as a main or side dish. The key to developing the flavor (and not missing the meat) is caramelizing and developing deep browning of the onions and carrots. In the Caribbean, I find some cooks call this "burning" the onions.

Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Calories
373 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, salt, black pepper, and sugar until onion is a deep brown color, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add garlic, chile pepper, ginger, and curry powder. Stir constantly to incorporate, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Increase heat to medium heat and stir 1 can vegetable broth into onion mixture. Scrape up any vegetables or curry powder stuck to the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add lentils and remaining 1 can of vegetable broth; cook until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir cilantro into lentils before serving.
Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils)
Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils)
Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils)
Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils)

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
  • 1 fresh chile pepper, minced
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth, divided

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