Recipe 101

Split Red Lentil and Spinach Curry Recipe

• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1  can tomato puree
• 1 can spinach puree
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1. Wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear put the lentils in a pot with water to cover and simmer covered until lentils tender 
2.  In a large skillet or saucepan, caramelize the onions in vegetable oil.
3. In another bowl combine the curry paste, curry powder, turmeric,, chili powder, salt, sugar, and garlic  in a mixing bowl. When the onions are cooked, add the curry mixture to the onions and cook over a high heat stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato puree and reduce heat, allow the curry base to simmer until the lentils are ready. Add the spinach puree
5. When the lentils are tender drain them briefly. Mix the curry base into the lentils and serve immediately.

*spinach can be substituted with peas! great with naan or rice!


okay so yes, it doesn't look very appetizing, but I promise you its yummy. So if Indian food is your thing, try it. 

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