LENTIL, PEA AND POTATO CURRY

Lentil, Pea and Potato Curry image

Provided by Kiwi Kathy

Categories Curries

Time 40m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced (crushed)
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 large potato, peeled and cut into bite-size cubes
1/2 cup red lentil
420 g canned tomatoes, chopped
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup green peas
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, fresh (coriander)
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and cook the onions for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the garlic, ginger, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric and chili and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add the potato and lentils and stir to coat with the spice mixture.
Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, stock, garam masala, salt and sugar, bring to the boil and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the peas to the curry and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
While the curry simmers, cook the rice.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro and lemon juice.
Serve on a bed of rice.