Lentil Curry
Ingredients
Spices
-
2
tsp
ground coriander
-
1½
tsp
ground cumin
-
1½
tsp
turmeric
-
1
tsp
paprika
-
1
tsp
freshly ground black pepper
-
¾
tsp
fennel seeds, crushed
-
½
tsp
mustard powder
-
½
tsp
ground cinnamon
-
¼
tsp
ground cloves
-
¼
tsp
cayenne pepper
Other Ingredients
-
2
Tbsp
olive oil
-
1½
cups
finely chopped yellow onion
-
2
Tbsp
minced garlic
-
1½
Tbsp
peeled and minced fresh ginger
-
3
cups
vegetable broth
-
1
can
crushed tomatoes (15 oz)
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1
can
coconut milk (13.6 oz)
-
1
cup
brown or green lentils
-
2
tsp
fenugreek leaves, finely crushed
-
to taste
salt
-
3
Tbsp
chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Mix all spices in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion until golden brown.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in the spice mixture and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, lentils, and fenugreek to the pot, seasoning with salt.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove the lid and continue simmering until lentils are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
5
Calories
392
Total fat
19g
Total carbohydrates
45g
Total protein
15g
Sodium
719mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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