Red Lentil curry

Step 1/5

• 1 tbsp Cooking oil
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp Grated ginger

In a large pot, fry onion, garlic and ginger in oil until onions are soft.

Step 2/5

• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• ¼ tsp Cinnamon
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper ( optional)

Add all the spices and cook on low heat for couple of minutes to bring out the aromatics of the spices

Step 3/5

• 1 cup Red lentil
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro
• 4 cups water with a cube of vegetable broth
• Or
• 4 cups Liquid vegetable broth

Add the 4 cups of vegetable broth, lentils and cilantro and bring to boil.

Step 4/5

Reduce heat and cook uncovered until lentil are fully cooked ( for about 20 minutes), stirring occasionally.

Step 5/5

• 1 Small can of tomato paste

Add the entire can of tomato paste and cook for another 5 minutes

Enjoy your meal!