Red Lentil Curry

This is a rich and hearty lentil curry, great as a main meal rather than as a side dish like the more traditional Indian dhal. Don't let the ingredient list faze you, this really is an easy dish to make. This dish is great served with basmati rice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 192 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. Put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.