lentil curry

• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 1/2 cups finely diced yellow onion
• 1 cup finely diced carrot
• 4 cloves finely minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tablespoon finely minced ginger
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon EACH: garam masala, paprika, ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 cup red or green lentils
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup finely diced cilantro
• Optional: zest and juice of a lemon

instructions

1. rinse well and soak lentils for 20 minutes
2. finely dice onion, garlic, ginger, carrots, celery
3. saute onions, garlic and ginger in hot coconut oil, 2-3 minutes
4. add carrots and celery, 6-8 minutes
5. add curry paste and spices, increase heat for 1-2 minutes
6. add crushed tomatoes, lower heat, 1-2 minutes
7. add lentils, stock and coconut milk
8. simmer 30 minutes, 10 minutes uncovered
9. add cilantro and optional lemon juice
10. serve with rice

notes

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