CURRIED RED LENTILS
For me, this is comfort food. It only take about a half hour to make, and with some fresh pitas, it's a fantastic meal by itself.
Provided by caetb
Categories Curries
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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 tomat puree and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cook the curry base until the lentils are ready.
- When the lentils are tender, drain off any exceess water and add the lentils to the curry mixture.
- Combine thoroughly and serve immediately.
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Nevaeh Sarik
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my lentils turned out mushy and the curry sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Tanzila Akther
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by reducing the amount of chili powder. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was very flavorful.
Baba Tunde
[email protected]This was a great weeknight meal! The lentils were cooked quickly and the curry sauce was easy to make. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
Diana Rally Makhasane
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Amirmalhi Ngg
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the lentils turned out great! I added a bit of extra cumin and coriander, and it was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
muhammad shahab
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The lentils were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it with naan bread and it was a hit!
Jhelum Updates
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The lentils are always cooked perfectly and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it over rice or quinoa.
Rihad Islam
[email protected]This was delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again!
Brothers auto,s
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the lentils turned out great! I added a bit of extra ginger and garlic, and it was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
raissa molo
[email protected]This dish was absolutely amazing! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again!
mehadi ahmed
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The lentils were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it with naan bread and it was a hit!
Ikpereme Peter
[email protected]I made this last night and it was delicious! I added a bit of extra heat with some cayenne pepper, and it was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Alexandra Stonewall
[email protected]This recipe is an absolute keeper! The lentils were cooked to perfection and the curry sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over basmati rice and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making this again!