Simple Way to Make Award-winning Vegetarian Lentil Curry

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As for the number of servings that can be served to make Vegetarian Lentil Curry is 4 servings. So make sure this portion is enough to serve for yourself and your beloved family.

Just in addition, the time it takes to cook Vegetarian Lentil Curry estimated approx 60 mins.

To get started with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can cook Vegetarian Lentil Curry using 11 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

This isn't particularly an "authentic" Indian curry, but I like to make this when I want something fairly easy yet has some volume. Feel free to substitute other vegetables for the carrot and potato.

Ingredients and spices that need to be Prepare to make Vegetarian Lentil Curry:

1. 180 g lentils, soaked overnight (slightly less than a cup)
2. 1 large onion, sliced thin
3. 3 cloves garlic, minced
4. 1 thumb-sized chunk fresh ginger, minced
5. 1 large potato, cubed
6. 1 medium carrot, cubed
7. 1 Tbsp curry powder (I used Madras curry powder. Add up to 1 Tbsp more for very spicy curry)
8. 1 Tbsp tomato paste
9. 1 Cinnamon stick (optional, gives it a nice accent)
10. 1 tsp sea salt
11. Chives or cilantro to finish

Instructions to make to make Vegetarian Lentil Curry

1. If time permits, soak lentils in plenty of water for a few hours. Cube the potato and carrot, and cut onion into thin slices. Mince the garlic and ginger.
2. Heat oil in a deep sauce pan or pot. Add the onions, minced garlic and ginger and sauté on medium low until soft and starting to turn golden (about 10-15 minutes)
3. Add 1 tablespoon curry powder (add 1/2 to 1 Tablespoon more for extra so iciness) and stir in for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add 1 tablespoon tomato paste and mix in with onions and spices.
5. Add the lentils, potatoes, carrots and cinnamon stick (if using) to the pan. Pour in enough water (I use the water from soaking lentils) or vegetable broth to completely cover the lentils & veggies.
6. Bring everything to a boil then turn to low heat. Cover with lid and simmer for 30-45 until soft.
7. When lentils are soft, mix in 1/2 tsp salt, taste and add more if needed. I added 1 tsp in total. Fold in some chopped chives or cilantro and serve with steamed rice or Indian bread like naan.

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