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Red Lentil Curry (Indian-Inspired Dal)
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Red Lentil Curry (Indian-Inspired Dal)

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€
from @nico.recipes10 imports0 cooked
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Ingredients

4 people
  • onion (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • oil (for frying)Pantry15 ml
  • ginger (grated)Produce15 g
  • garlic (grated)Produce3 pieces
  • curry powderSpices8 g
  • ground cuminSpices4 g
  • red pepper flakesSpices2 g
  • turmeric powderSpices3 g
  • ground corianderSpices4 g
  • vegetable brothPantry500 ml
  • crushed tomatoesPantry400 g
  • coconut milkPantry400 ml
  • dry red lentils (rinsed)Grains250 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • garam masalaSpices4 g
  • lemon (juiced)Produce1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

308kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
10 g
Fat
16 g

step by step

Method

  1. Fry the onion

    • Heat some oil in a pot over medium heat.
    • Add the chopped onion and fry for 3 minutes until soft.
    Step 1

  2. Add ginger and garlic

    • Add the grated ginger and garlic to the pot.
    • Fry for 1 more minute until fragrant.
    Step 2

  3. Toast the spices

    • Add curry powder, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, turmeric powder and ground coriander.
    • Toast the spices for a short minute.
    Step 3

  4. Add broth, tomatoes and coconut milk

    • Pour in the vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes and coconut milk.
    • Stir to combine.
    Step 4

  5. Add the lentils and season

    • Rinse the dry red lentils and add them to the sauce.
    • Season with salt and black pepper.
    Step 5

  6. Simmer the curry

    • Simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked and the curry is creamy.
    • Stir occasionally.
    Step 6

  7. Finish and serve

    • Stir in the garam masala.
    • Serve with a generous squeeze of lemon.
    Step 7
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