Recipe Details

Red Lentil Curry

Main Dishes
Ingredients

  • 2 cups red lentils

  • 3 cups water, or more as needed

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 2 tablespoons curry paste

  • 1 tablespoon curry powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

  • 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Description

  1.  
  2. Wash lentils in cold water until water runs clear.

  3. Put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, adding water as needed to keep lentils covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.

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

  5.