Red Lentil Curry

March 1, 2023

Red lentil curry is a humble dish that has fed kings and queens to folks with the most meager of possessions. With a few key ingredients, red lentils can be turned into a rich and creamy dish to have with rice or flatbread.

Step 1:

• 1 cup Red Lentils

• Warm Water

Submerge and soak red lentils in warm water for at least 1 hour.

Step 2:

• 2 TB Coconut Oil (or your preference)

• 1 1/4 cup Diced Onion

Heat the pot, then add oil. When oil is hot, add onions and sauté until golden brown.

Step 3:

• 2 tsp Brown Mustard Seeds

Add mustard seeds and sauté until seeds begin to pop.

Step 4:

• 2 Minced Garlic Cloves

• 1 Minced Green Chili (optional)

• 8 Curry Leaves (optional)

• 1 Rampe Leaf (optional, can be removed or eaten after cooking)

• 1 inch Cinnamon Stick, broken in two (can be removed or eaten after cooking)

• 1/2 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder (available in my spice shop)

  • If you want increased heat in this dish, you can increase this amount.

• 1/4 tsp Turmeric

• 1 tsp Unroasted Curry Powder (available in my spice shop) or your favorite curry powder

• 2 1/4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock (or Water)

Add ingredients and sauté.

Step 5:

• 1 cup Soaked and Drained Red Lentils

• 1 cup Coconut Milk

• 1 tsp Salt

Drain and rinse the red lentils from step 1. Add ingredients and allow to simmer until red lentils are soft and creamy.

Best topped with fried onions. Serve with rice or flatbread.