Beluga Lentil Curry
A flavorful and aromatic curry made with slightly expired Beluga lentils.
15
Prep Time (min)
40
Cook Time (min)
55
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup beluga lentils
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
currylentilsvegetarian
Instructions
1
Rinse the beluga lentils under cold water and set aside.
2
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until golden brown.
3
Add the tomatoes, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
4
Add the beluga lentils, coconut milk, and vegetable broth to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
6
Serve the beluga lentil curry hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!