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Curried Red Lentils

Source of Recipe

Zaar


Recipe Introduction

Pure comfort food. SERVES 4

List of Ingredients



1 cup red lentils
1 cup onions, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon curry paste
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce





Recipe

Rinse the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear.

Add lentils and enough water to cover to a saucepan and simmer until the lentils are tender (about 30 minutes).

Add water if necessary.

While the lentils are cooking, caramelize the onions in the vegetable oil in a large skillet.

Combine the curry paste, spices, garlic and ginger in a bowl.

Mix well.

When the onions are cooked, add the curry mixture to the pan.

Cook over a high heat, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes.

Stir in the tomato sauce and reduce the heat to a simmer.

Cook the curry base until the lentils are ready.

When the lentils are tender, drain off any excess water and add the lentils to the curry mixture.

Combine thoroughly and serve immediately.

Great served with warmed pita bread.