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Red Lentil Curry

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course dinner, Entree
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups water
  • cups red lentils
  • 2 tablespoons curry paste
  • ½ cup lite coconut milk
  • cup water
  • ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ cup cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
  • Add the lentils, cover, then cook for 20 minutes. Be sure to keep the water at a boil to ensure the lentils cook thoroughly. Stir occasionally to prevent the bottom from burning.
  • Remove from heat and stir in all the other ingredients, except for the lime wedges and cilantro.
  • Serve over rice or with flatbread. Top with fresh cilantro and lime juice.
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