Curried Red Lentils

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup red lentil
• 1 cup onion, 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 puree

Recipe

• 1 rinse the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear.
• 2 add lentils and enough water to cover to a saucepan and simmer until the lentils are tender (about 30 minutes).
• 3 add water if necessary.
• 4 while the lentils are cooking, caramelize the onions in the vegetable oil in a large skillet.
• 5 combine the curry paste, spices, garlic and ginger in a bowl.
• 6 mix well.
• 7 when the onions are cooked, add the curry mixture to the pan.
• 8 cook over a high heat, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes.
• 9 stir in the tomat puree and reduce the heat to a simmer.
• 10 cook the curry base until the lentils are ready.
• 11 when the lentils are tender, drain off any exceess water and add the lentils to the curry mixture.
• 12 combine thoroughly and serve immediately.