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Red Lentil Curry

SUBMITTED BY: Emma Maher PHOTO BY: Chicago Lynn

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 147 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups red lentils
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ginger root, minced
  • 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

DIRECTIONS

  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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2006 by sassathon
I can't believe I never reviewed this recipe. I've been making it once a week for a long time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by Angie
This is a wonderful recipe... My spin on it is to add a tablespoon of butter to the simmer in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by HGRACE
This was my first ever lentil dish! It worked out well, altho' I added mushrooms for variety.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2007 by mommajana
I cut this recipe in half, it cooked up great. The flavors are the perfect blend of savory,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2006 by librarylady
Quite good. I've found that the red lentils take about 20-25 minutes to cook thoroughly (no... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2005 by Megan
I don't usually bother with reviewing, but this was fantastic. I used 1/2 the salt and tomato... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2005 by CHELSEASKINGIRL
This was really good! I changed a few things... I didn't have any ginger root or curry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by JESSIFIVE
Although different from other dahls I have made, this one is good. I added some cardamom and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2003 by YARDNYMPH
The recipe didn't specify which type of curry paste so I used red. Delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2007 by Katie