CURRIED RED LENTILS
For me, this is comfort food. It only take about a half hour to make, and with some fresh pitas, it's a fantastic meal by itself.
Provided by caetb
Categories Curries
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear.
- Add lentils and enough water to cover to a saucepan and simmer until the lentils are tender (about 30 minutes).
- Add water if necessary.
- While the lentils are cooking, caramelize the onions in the vegetable oil in a large skillet.
- Combine the curry paste, spices, garlic and ginger in a bowl.
- Mix well.
- When the onions are cooked, add the curry mixture to the pan.
- Cook over a high heat, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the tomat puree and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cook the curry base until the lentils are ready.
- When the lentils are tender, drain off any exceess water and add the lentils to the curry mixture.
- Combine thoroughly and serve immediately.
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