Red Curry Lentils

Name: Red Curry Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed and picked over; 1/2 large onion, diced; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp red curry paste; 1/2 tbsp garam masala; 1 tsp curry powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp garlic, minced; 1 tsp ginger, minced; a few good shakes of cayenne pepper; 1 14 -ounce can tomato puree; 1/4 cup coconut milk or cream; cilantro for garnishing; rice for serving

Red curry lentils is my all-time favorite lentil recipe. Thick, creamy, saucy, and perfect as leftovers. Plus it's healthy and easy!

⏱ 45 min 🔨 Prep 15min 🔥 Cook 30min 📊 Medium 🍽 6 servings 👁 7

Instructions

Cook the lentils according to directions. Drain and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the onion and saute for a few minutes until fragrant and golden. Add all the spices (curry paste, garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, sugar, garlic, ginger) and stir fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato puree; stir and simmer until smooth.
Add the lentils and the cream. Stir to combine and simmer for another 15-20 minutes (the longer, the better)! Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.

Stews & Soups red curry lentilscurry lentilsindian lentilsdinnerthai-inspired

Nutrition per serving

249kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$176.00

Per Serving
$29.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$352.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (67% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
lentils	0.5 cups	-
onion	0.5 large	$25.00
butter	2 tbsp	$33.00
red curry paste	2 tbsp	$4.00
garam masala	0.5 tbsp	-
curry powder	1 tsp	$23.00
turmeric	0.5 tsp	$20.00
sugar	1 tsp	-
garlic	1 tsp	$10.00
ginger	1 tsp	$5.00
a few good shakes of cayenne pepper	-	-
-ounce can tomato puree	1	$53.00
coconut milk or cream	0.25 cup	$3.00
cilantro for garnishing	-	-
rice for serving	-	-