Red Curry Lentils
Total Time
45 minutes
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(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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Preparation
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.
Step 4
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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
