Curriedredlentildahl Recipes

RED LENTIL CURRY

Steps:

• Wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. Put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• Mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.

CURRIED RED LENTIL DAHL

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan.
• Cook onion and garlic, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened and is turning clear.
• Add bay leaf and spices and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
• Tip in the lentils and the stock (made with the water and the stock powder), bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the pan with a lid whilst simmering, so that the liquid does not evaporate too quickly.
• Cook until the lentils are tender, about 25 - 30 minutes.
• Stir in the coriander and serve.
• Suggested accompaniments, steamed rice, naan bread, poppadoms.

CURRIED VEGETABLES WITH DAHL

Steps:

• Rinse the lentils well.
• In a saucepan, add water and lentils; cover pan and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat, uncover the pan, and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
• In a big soup pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and minced chile; saute for several minutes.
• Add the sweet potatoes, curry powder, cumin, and ginger; saute 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
• Add in the 2 cups of water.
• Add the cauliflower florets and bell peppers; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• While the vegetables are simmering, pour the lentils and their cooking liquid into the container of an electric blender and puree for 2-3 minutes, to make a smooth dahl.
• When the cauliflower is tender, add in the spinach, lentil puree, and lemon juice.
• Simmer just until the spinach has wilted.
• Add salt to taste and serve.

CURRIED TOMATO AND RED LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Separate cilantro leaves and stems. Chop leaves and set both aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, cilantro stems, ginger, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add 6 cups water and lentils. Use a spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until lentils are nearly tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add remaining 1 3/4 cups water, cherry tomatoes, and coconut milk powder. Cook over medium-high heat until lentils are very soft and stew is thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Lightly crush tomatoes with a spoon.
• Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Lightly brush both sides of naan with 1/2 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with salt. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Place in the preheated oven and broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into wedges.
• Add carrots to the stew and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, pepper, and 1/2 of the reserved cilantro leaves. Ladle stew into bowls. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and garnish with remaining cilantro leaves. Serve with toasted naan.