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Red Lentil Curry

Falak
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Course Main Course
Cuisine South Asian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup red lentils washed and drained
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup onions diced or pureed
  • 1 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 cup tomato pureed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Place a pan on medium-high heat and add oil and onions. Saute until the onions become translucent.
  • Add the ginger-garlic paste and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Then add the pureed tomato along with all the spices - salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder. Saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the washed red lentils along with 2 cups of water. Give it a stir. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and let it cook for 10 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat. Sprinkle garam masala and lemon juice.
  • Serve hot with rice or roti.