Recipe

Curried Lentils In Tomato Sauce Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Katcooks / All my dishes 8 months, 1 week ago This is a low fat, zesty, healthy way to spice up lentils. A good place to splurge here is with the tomato sauce. Better quality imparts a better flavor. Lentils are high in protein and inexpensive. It disappeared very quickly in my house and my t... More Prep:20m Cook:30m Servings:6	Katcooks
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Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 piece fresh ginger (2 inches long), peeled and finely grated

Coarse salt

2 teaspoons curry powder

1 teaspoon garam masala*

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 jar (26 ounces) quality store-bought tomato sauce

2 cans (20 ounces each) cooked lentils, rinsed and drained or about 2-3 cups cooked lentils

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish (optional)

Cooked basmati (or other long-grain white or brown) rice, for serving

Plain yogurt, about 1-2 cups

* this is an Indian spice available at most health food stores or major grocers

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium.

Add onion and ginger; season with salt.

Cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes.

Add spices; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds.

Add tomato sauce, lentils, and 1 cup water. Simmer until slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

Stir in lime juice and cilantro; season with salt.

Serve lentil mixture with rice;

Top each serving with a bit of yogurt

Garnish with more cilantro, if desired.

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divaliscious 8 months ago said:
Wow - my boyfriend did a lentil recipe the other day which I found to be disastrous - hopefully he will get another chance when we make this dish up! It sounds great - and if your toddler liked it, that I have to too!

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