Description
This Spicy Red Lentil Curry is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines red lentils with a blend of spices, coconut milk, and tomatoes for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (~190g) red lentils
- 4 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 inch piece of fresh ginger, finely minced
- 2 serrano peppers, finely minced*
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper**
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp kosher salt, use more as needed
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 (13.5-ounce/400 ml) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 (14-ounce/400g) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and serrano peppers. Cook until fragrant.
- Add Spices: Stir in cumin, cayenne, coriander, curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for a minute.
- Cook Lentils: Add lentils, coconut milk, and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until lentils are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lemon juice and cilantro. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot over rice or with naan.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper and serrano peppers.
- This curry can be made ahead of time and reheated for even more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg