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Egyptian Lentil Curry
A hearty and flavorful vegetarian curry made with red lentils, perfect for a comforting meal.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup red lentilsrinsed and drained
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 teaspoons curry powderstore-bought or homemade
- ●2 tablespoons nutty oilsuch as olive or canola oil
- ●2 tablespoons currysuch as coconut or vegetable oil
- ●to taste salt
- ●2 cups water
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Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of nutty oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the curry powder and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 5
Add the rinsed and drained red lentils, salt, and 2 cups of water.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- 7
Stir in the curry and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.