Red Curry Lentils

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Total Time

45 minutes

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Rating

(146)

Ingredients

6 servings

1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed and picked over
1/2 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1/2 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
A few good shakes of cayenne pepper
1 14-ounce can tomato puree
1/4 cup coconut milk or cream
Cilantro for garnishing
Rice for serving

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Step 1

Cook the lentils according to directions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the onion and saute for a few minutes until fragrant and golden. Add all the spices (curry paste, garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, sugar, garlic, ginger) and stir fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato puree; stir and simmer until smooth.

Step 3

Add the lentils and the cream. Stir to combine and simmer for another 15-20 minutes (the longer, the better)! Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.

Chef’s notes

Vegan Version:

Just sub oil in for the butter!

How to make in the Instant Pot:

Follow our Instant Pot Red Curry Lentils [here](https

How to make in a slow cooker:

You can find our Crockpot Red Curry Lentils [here](https

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