Lentil Turmeric Curry
Quick dinner, great for meal prep. This lentil turmeric curry is something that you can easily make, anytime. Great with any type of rice, quinoa, flatbreads or anything that can soak up the sauce. Do try!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 1+1/3 cup peeled split dried lentil ((250 g), washed and drained)
- 2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cup water ((750 ml))
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 inch ginger (, minced)
- 4 garlic cloves (, minced)
- 1/2 red onion (, thinly sliced)
- 1 green chilli (, sliced)
- 1 tomato (, peeled and cut into cubes)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 cup water ((250 ml))
- 1/2 lemon (, the juice)
- 2 tsp brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Add all lentils ingredients into a pot and give it a quick mix. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are tender and a bit mushy. Set aside.
- 2
Heat a casserole pan (or anything big enough to fit the lentils later) with some oil. Add all spices ingredients except for turmeric and cayenne pepper powder. Cook for a few minutes until the onion is golden brown.
- 3
Now add in turmeric and cayenne pepper powders, give it a mix and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Finally add in our cooked lentils, together with the rest of the ingredients. Give it a good mix, adjust the seasonings and serve.