Red Lentil Curry Recipe - Bush’s Best

Red Lentil Curry

Recipe By: Emma Maher   Photo By: Little Lea
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This is a rich and hearty lentil curry, great as a main meal rather than as a side dish like the more traditional Indian dhal. Don't let the ingredients list phase you, this really is an easy dish to make. This dish is great served with basmati rice.
 
  • Prep: 10 Minutes
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  • Cook: 30 Minutes
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  • Total: 40 Minutes
 
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  • 2 cups red lentils
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  • 1 large onion, diced
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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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  • 2 tablespoons curry paste
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  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
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  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
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  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
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  • 1 teaspoon salt
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  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
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  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
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  • 1 teaspoon ginger root, minced
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  • 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree
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  1. Wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear (this is very important or the lentils will get "scummy"), put the lentils in a pot with water to cover and simmer covered until lentils tender (add more water if necessary).
  2. While the lentils are cooking: In a large skillet or saucepan, caramelize the onions in vegetable oil.
  3. While the onions are cooking, combine the curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a mixing bowl. Mix well. When the onions are cooked, add the curry mixture to the onions and cook over a high heat stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the tomato puree and reduce heat, allow the curry base to simmer until the lentils are ready.
  5. When the lentils are tender drain them briefly (they should have absorbed most of the water but you don't want the curry to be too sloppy). Mix the curry base into the lentils and serve immediately.
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More Reviews (313)
Reviewed By: mllespears
This was perfectly written! I didn't make any changes, and it turned out to have an amazing flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Reviewed By: lizziej78
Great recipe! I didn't have curry paste so I just added some extra curry powder and a little water to make the curry base a little more like a paste than a powder. Served with some brown rice.
Reviewed By: smasterd
Awesome stuff!