Red Curry

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INGREDIENTS

• 1½ cups lentils, rinsed and picked over 

• ½ large onion, diced

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons red curry paste

• ½ tablespoon garam masala 

• 1 teaspoon curry powder

• ½ teaspoon turmeric 

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic 

• 1 teaspoon minced ginger

• a few good shakes of cayenne pepper

• 1 14 ounce can tomato puree

• ¼ cup coconut milk or cream

• cilantro for garnishing 

• rice for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook the lentils according to directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the onion and saute for a few minutes until fragrant and golden. Add all the spices (curry paste, garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, sugar, garlic, ginger) and stir fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato sauce; stir and simmer until smooth.

3. Add the lentils and the cream. Stir to combine and simmer for another 15-20 minutes (the longer, the better)! Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.