Simple Brown Lentil Curry
A hearty and comforting Simple Brown Lentil Curry packed with earthy flavours and a touch of spice — perfect for anyone craving a wholesome, homemade taste of South Asian comfort food.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 litre Water
- 300 g Brown Lentils
- 8 cloves Garlic
- 2 Green Chillies
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli
- 1 tbsp Garlic (finely chopped)
- 150 g Butter
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the brown lentils thoroughly and set them aside.
- 2
In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil over medium heat.
- 3
Carefully add the brown lentils, whole garlic cloves, chopped green chilli, chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt into the boiling water.
- 4
Stir the ingredients gently to combine them evenly.
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and let the lentils cook for 35–40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 6
Once the lentils are soft and cooked through, stir in a handful of fresh chopped coriander.
- 7
In a separate small pan, melt the butter over medium heat for 2–3 minutes.
- 8
Add the garlic cloves to the melted butter and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.
- 9
Stir in the Kashmiri chilli powder and cook for another 1–2 minutes, allowing the spices to release their aroma.
- 10
Pour this spiced butter mixture (tadka) into the cooked lentils and stir thoroughly until the curry is well combined and flavorful.
- 11
Serve hot, garnished with extra coriander if desired.