Wednesday, 29 April 2009

Curried Lentils

This is the tastied and easiest Lentil recipe I've ever had. Delicious!

25g Butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
1 onion, chopped
1/2 tsp tumeric
1 tsp Garam Masala
1 tsp hot chilli powder
1 tsp cumin
2 x 400g tins of chopped tomato
175g Split Red Lentils
1/2 lemon Juiced
1 pint vegetable stock (made with 2 oxo cubes, if using).
1 400g tin of coconut milk
salt and pepper to taste
Chopped Coriander and remaining lemon to garnish
Naan to serve

Melt butter in large saucepan and saute the garlic and onion for 2-3 mins. Add spices and cook for a further 30 secs.

Stir in Tomatoes, red lentils, lemon juice, vegetable stock and coconut milk, then bring to boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 mins, stirring occasionally, until lentils are cooked.

Season to taste and serve in a soup bowl, garnish and serve with warm naan bread.

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