Zucchini Lentil Curry
Ingredients
-
1 ½
tablespoons
vegetable oil
-
a pinch
mustard seeds
-
½
teaspoon
cumin seeds
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½
teaspoon
coriander seeds
-
1
tablespoon
minced fresh ginger
-
1
large
onion, finely chopped
-
1 ½
teaspoons
garam masala
-
¾
teaspoon
chili powder
-
½
teaspoon
ground turmeric
-
½
teaspoon
salt (optional)
-
1
cup
red lentils, uncooked
-
2 ½
cups
water
-
1
cup
chopped fresh tomatoes (or canned, drained)
-
2
medium (8 ounces each)
zucchini, chopped
-
1
cup
light coconut milk
-
2
tablespoons
fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large sauté pan or heavy pot over medium heat.
- Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds, and toast for 30 seconds.
- Add ginger and onions and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add garam masala, chili powder, turmeric, and optional salt, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the lentils and toast for 1 minute.
- Add water, stir well, cover, and cook over medium heat for 12 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, zucchini, and coconut milk. Stir well, cover, and cook for about 10-12 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve with brown rice.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
245
Total fat
8g
Total carbohydrates
29g
Total protein
11g
Sodium
235mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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