Red Curry Lentils

• lentils, rinsed and picked over↗1.5 cup
• large onion, diced↗0.5
• butter↗2 tablespoon
• red curry paste↗2 tablespoon
• garam masala↗0.5 tablespoon
• curry powder↗1 teaspoon
• turmeric↗0.5 teaspoon
• sugar↗1 teaspoon
• garlic, minced↗1 teaspoon
• ginger, minced↗1 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper

  a few good shakes

• can tomato puree↗1
• coconut milk or cream↗0.25 cup
• cilantro for garnishing↗
• rice for serving↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the lentils according to directions. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the onion and saute for a few minutes until fragrant and golden. Add all the spices (curry paste, garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, sugar, garlic, ginger) and stir fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato puree; stir and simmer until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the lentils and the cream. Stir to combine and simmer for another 15-20 minutes (the longer, the better)! Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.