Lentil Curry
A comforting, everyday lentil curry with tomatoes and a hint of lemon, ready in about 40 minutes. Simple ingredients, big flavor.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 15g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Rinse the 1 cup red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the 1 diced onion, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced celery stalk. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the 2 tsp curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the rinsed lentils, the can of diced tomatoes (with their juices), and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Step 5
Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender and the curry thickens, about 25-30 minutes. The lentils should be soft and the sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
Step 6
Stir in the juice of half a lemon and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7
Serve hot, garnished with the chopped cilantro.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- cutting board
- knife
- measuring cups and spoons
- wooden spoon
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