- Calories 374
- Fat 11g
- Sat fat 1g
- Cholesterol 5mg
- Sodium 549mg
- Protein 19g
- Carbohydrate 50g
- Sugar 7g
- Fiber 6g
- Iron 3mg
- Calcium 78mg
Red Lentil Curry
Yes, you can make Indian cuisine at home. Here, red lentils, carrots, and potatoes simmer with warm spices and vegetable broth until tender.
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and scallion whites and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the curry powder. Add the carrots, potato, lentils, broth, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils and vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 2
Sprinkle the curry with the scallion greens and serve with the naan and lime wedges.
wlse295eb74955b
2015-12-23T12:43:41-05:00
It takes longer to cook. I had to add 1 additional cup o water, and in the end it came out dry. Either I didn't have the right pan or my temp was not right. I also recommend adding more of the curry - 2 tbsp and add more spices characteristic to Indian dishes like cumin, turmeric, chilly powder... You can blend a part in a blender and then reintroduce it back in the pan so the dish has a richer texture.
wls438da0e8996d
2015-11-12T21:04:16-05:00
Great recipe! I also made a couple of minor tweaks: added paprika, chili powder, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder and ginger powder instead of raw ginger because I didn't have it. I also added a tablespoon of cornstarch at the end to thicken it up as well as blend 3/4 c of the mixture in a blender and added it back. Great dish served over rice!
KimD28
2015-04-26T11:48:55-04:00
We loved this recipe! Found that it took quite a bit longer than 20 minutes to cook. Will make this dish again and again.
tallauren
2015-04-04T23:09:37-04:00
This recipe turned out great!
Deviations: garam masala spice mix as I didn't have curry powder, added a tablespoon or so of tomato paste. Crowd pleaser for sure.
latoyale
2014-05-12T14:39:05-04:00
This dish was amazing! I added more curry, salt and pepper. I didn't miss the meat at all. Can't wait to try some of the suggestions from the other commentators.
Kirstenb2004
2013-12-18T11:56:25-05:00
Good for getting down the basics but, as some commenters said, there needs to be more garlic and curry. I also included turmeric, cumin, chili powder, and a piece of scotch bonnet pepper. Tip: potatoes absorb salt. Add more salt to taste or correct your dish by adding more potato if over salted
seabelis
2013-11-18T09:34:10-05:00
This one's a keeper. Served over basmati rice. Will cut down on the ginger and double the garlic next time.
klemanz
2013-11-17T09:16:12-05:00
Solid basic recipe, but you have to spice it up. I followed what others advised and doubled the amount of garlic and curry. Other adjustments: increased the ginger, added dashes of cinnamon, hot curry, and coriander, added peas and a sweet potato, and subbed sweet onion for half the scallions.
RSJunkie
2013-07-17T05:10:53-04:00
Love this recipe! I spruce mine up a bit by adding cauliflower and a can of coconut milk. I also typically almost triple the curry and garlic. So delicious!
davidcitizen
2013-04-26T11:30:00-04:00
i added sauted chicken and a bunch of finely chopped chard after about 30 minutes. used green lentils, half an onion in place of scallions, and 2 cups water plus one can coconut milk in place of 4 cups broth bcs thats what i had. family loved it. son asked "what did you cook - something weird like from africa?" made way too much, i'm eating it for day 3 now... used 1 bag = 2 cups dried lentils....
