Red Lentil Curry

Red Lentil Curry

Red Lentil Curry

Ingredients

• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, (diced)
• 1tbsp vegetable oil
• 2tbsp curry paste
• 1tbsp curry powder
• 1tsp ground turmeric
• 1tsp ground cumin
• 1tsp chilli powder
• 1tsp salt
• 1tsp white sugar
• 1tsp minced garlic
• 1tsp ginger root, (minced)
• 1 can tomato puree

Method

1. Wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear.
2. Put the lentils in a pot with water. Cover and simmer until lentils get tender (add more water if necessary).
3. While the lentils are cooking, in a large skillet or saucepan, caramelise the onions in vegetable oil.
4. While the onions are cooking, combine the curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chilli powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
5. When the onions are cooked, add the curry mixture to the onions and cook over a high heat stirring constantly for a minute or two.
6. Stir in the tomato puree and reduce heat, allow the curry base to simmer until the lentils are ready
7. When the lentils are tender drain them briefly. Mix the curry base into the lentils and serve immediately.