Curry Spiced Lentils
Savory and aromatic curry-spiced lentils are rich with Indian flavors and ready in under 30 minutes!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 104kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dried red lentils rinsed well
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 1/2 tomatoes diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine lentils with 3 cups of water. Simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger; set aside.
- Into a medium-size skillet over medium-high, heat the oil and cook onions 3 minutes, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Stir in the curry mixture, tomatoes, and cooked lentils. Reduce to low heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Top with cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 826IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
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