This red lentil curry recipe is a curry lover’s dream, with nutty red lentils, hearty potatoes and lots of curry seasoning. Huge on flavor. So easy to spice it up!
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Red Lentil Curry Recipe
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or use coconut oil
1 onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped (use bell pepper for milder heat)
1 large potato, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon chili flakes or more to taste!
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
14 ounces chopped tomato or use chopped fresh tomato
2 cups water or more as needed – or use vegetable broth
14 ounces coconut milk, 1 can
1 cup red lentils (masoor dal)
FOR SERVING: Cooked rice, fresh chopped herbs, spicy chili flakes, sliced peppers
Cooking Directions
Heat the oil in a large pot to medium heat.
Add the onion, peppers and potato. Stir and cook them down 5 minutes to soften.
Add the ginger and garlic and stir. Cook for 1 minute, until you can smell that gorgeous garlic.
Add the curry paste, curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, cayenne, chili flakes, mustard seeds, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
Add the chopped tomato, water, coconut milk and red lentils. Stir.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the lentils soften and all of the flavors combine. If the curry is too thick, add in a bit more water.
Serve with rice and garnish!
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