Creamy Lentil Curry

Ingredients

olive oil

1 tbsp

oniondiced

1/2 cup

garlicchopped

4 cloves

gingerchopped

1 tbsp

tomatoeschopped

1 cup

jalapenochopped

1

tomato paste

3 tbsp

cumin

1 tsp

coriander powder

1 tsp

curry powder

1 tsp

paprika

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

brown lentilsdried

1 cup

water

3 cups

heavy cream

1 cup

cilantrochopped

1/2 cup

lemon

for serving

Method

1. 01Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté 3-4 minutes until lightly golden.
2. 02Add garlic and ginger, sauté 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, jalapeno, tomato paste, and spices. Sauté 2-3 minutes.
3. 03Add lentils and water, bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low-medium, cover, and simmer 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup water if curry looks dry.30 min
4. 04Stir in cream and cilantro. Turn off heat, cover, and let rest.
5. 05Serve with rice or naan. Drizzle with lemon juice.

Fits

• Vegetarian
• Pescatarian