Red curry lentils
Ingredients
° 1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed and picked over
° 1/2 large onion diced
° 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
° 2 tablespoons red curry paste
° 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
° 1 teaspoon curry powder
° 1/2 teaspoon tumeric
° 1 teaspoon sugar
° 1 teaspoon minced garlic
° 1 teaspoon minced ginger
° a few good shakes of cayenne pepper
° 1 14 Ounce can of tomato puree
° 1/4 cup coconut milk or cream
° cilantro for garnishing
° rice for serving
Instructions
Cook the lentils according to directions. Drain and set aside.
Melt the butter or coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the onions and saute for a few minutes until clear and golden . Add all the spices ( curry paste,garam masala,curry powder, tumeric,cayenne, sugar, garlic, ginger) and stir fry for 1-2 mins. Add the tomato puree; stir and simmer until smooth.
Add the lentils and the cream. Stir to combine and simmer for another 15-20 mins ( the longer the better) Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.
Taste even better the next day after it sits !!
