Red Lentil Curry
This Red Lentil Curry is high on flavour, it's healthy and it cooks in about half an hour. A great winter warmer. Serve with some rice and bread and you got yourself a full dinner!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 481kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups red lentils
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 Teaspoon garam masala
- 1 Teaspoon hot curry powder
- 1 Teaspoon turmeric
- Pinch sugar optional
- 4 cloves Garlic crushed
- 1 Inch piece ginger grated
- 1 Red chili de seeded and finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 Cup coconut milk
- 1/2 Cup cashew nuts roughly chopped
- Small bunch fresh cilantro. roughly chopped
Instructions
- Rinse lentils in cold water. Place in a saucepan and cover with water. Cook for about 15 - 20 minutes or until completely cooked. Remove from heat and drain. Set aside.
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the olive oil, ginger and garlic. Stir for a minute and add the onion. Stir and cook for 8 - 10 minutes. Until the onion is soft and golden. Add all the spices, red curry paste, garam masala, curry powder, turmeric and the chili. Stir really well and let cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the lentils and stir really well. Pour in the coconut milk, stir and bring to a simmer. Add sugar if desired. Cover, reduce heat to low and leave for about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Toss in the cashew nuts (reserving a few for garnish) and stir. Remove from heat and garnish with extra cashew nuts and the cilantro. Serve over rice.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Red Lentil Curry
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 481
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Sodium 76mg3%
Potassium 981mg28%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 23g96%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 1437IU29%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 72mg7%
Iron 8mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.