Lentil Curry
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Lentil Curry

Recipe by ElmarieCourse: Dinner, Lunch

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter 

  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 1 ½ tbsp ginger, finely chopped

  • 1 onion, finely chopped 

  • 2 tbsp curry powder, mild or spicy 

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 500ml chicken stock

  • 1 tsp black pepper

  • 1 cup dried brown lentils 

  • 1 tin x 400 ml coconut milk 

  • 1 tin x 400g tomato, chopped

  • 3 cups water

  • SERVING:

  • 1/2 cup coriander, finely chopped

  • Yogurt

Directions

  • Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. 
  • Add onion, garlic, and ginger. 
  • Slowly cook, stirring every now and then, for 10 minutes until soft.
  • Add curry powder, turmeric and ground cumin stir for 1minute.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir. Bring to simmer, then place lid on and adjust heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove lid and simmer for a further 10 minutes until the lentils are soft and the sauce thickened and creamy. 
  • Serve with chopped coriander and plain yogurt.
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