Name: Spiced Red Lentil Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (grated); 1 inch ginger (grated); ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste); 2 teaspoons curry powder; 2 teaspoons coriander; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 cup red lentils; 1 can crushed tomatoes (15 oz / 400 g); 2 cups vegetable stock (or more as needed); 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon salt (+ black pepper to taste); 4 wedges lemon (and cilantro, optional toppings)

Description

A delicious and creamy spiced red lentil curry that’s perfect for serving with rice.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (grated)
1 inch ginger (grated)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 cup red lentils
1 can crushed tomatoes (15 oz / 400 g)
2 cups vegetable stock (or more as needed)
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon salt (+ black pepper to taste)
4 wedges lemon (and cilantro, optional toppings)

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Instructions

Cook the base: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion (chopped) and cook for about 3 minutes, until soft. Then add 2 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger (both grated), ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons curry powder, 2 teaspoons coriander, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon turmeric powder. Stir for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add lentils and simmer: Add 1 cup red lentils (rinsed), 1 can crushed tomatoes, and 2 cups vegetable stock. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper and stir to a boil. Then lower the heat and let it gently simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir now and then, until the lentils are soft; if it looks too thick, add a splash of water or broth.
Stir in the yogurt: Turn the heat off completely. Let the curry stop bubbling and then stir in 1 cup Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Taste and serve: Taste and adjust with more salt or a squeeze of lemon if you like. Serve in bowls with rice, and top with cilantro or sliced scallions.

Notes

Make sure to rinse the lentils thoroughly before adding them to the pot.
You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
This dish pairs beautifully with basmati rice or naan.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 400
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 20g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 10mg