Description
For me, this is comfort food. It only take about a half hour to make, and with some fresh pitas, it's a fantastic meal by itself.
Ingredients
- Red Lentil
- Onion
- Vegetable Oil
- Curry Paste
- Ground Turmeric
- Ground Cumin
- Chili Powder
- Salt
- Sugar
- Garlic
- Fresh Ginger
- Tomato Puree
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear
- Add lentils and enough water to cover to a saucepan and simmer until the lentils are tender
- Add water if necessary
- While the lentils are cooking, caramelize the onions in the vegetable oil in a large skillet
- Combine the curry paste, spices, garlic and ginger in a bowl
- Mix well
- When the onions are cooked, add the curry mixture to the pan
- Cook over a high heat, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes
- Stir in the tomat puree and reduce the heat to a simmer
- Cook the curry base until the lentils are ready
- When the lentils are tender, drain off any exceess water and add the lentils to the curry mixture
- Combine thoroughly and serve immediately