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Red Lentil Curry

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable)
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 15-oz can coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan with tall sides over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until lightly golden and soft. Add in the minced garlic and ginger, and saute for another few minutes, until fragrant and softened. Add in the red lentils, red curry paste, tomato paste, and spices, and cook until until fragrant. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
  • Once the lentils and broth reach a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are soft. Fold in spinach leaves and stir in coconut milk, then adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Serve over rice. Garnish with cilantro.