Creamy Lentil Curry

Ingredients

olive oil

2 tbsp

onion diced

1 cup

garlic chopped

8 cloves

ginger chopped

2 tbsp

tomatoes chopped

2 cup

jalapeno chopped

2

tomato paste

6 tbsp

cumin

2 tsp

coriander powder

2 tsp

curry powder

2 tsp

paprika

2 tsp

salt

2 tsp

brown lentils dried

2 cup

water

6 cups

heavy cream

2 cup

cilantro chopped

1 cup

lemon

for serving

Method

1. 01Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté 3-4 minutes until lightly golden.
2. 02Add garlic and ginger, sauté 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, jalapeno, tomato paste, and spices. Sauté 2-3 minutes.
3. 03Add lentils and water, bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low-medium, cover, and simmer 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup water if curry looks dry.30 min
4. 04Stir in cream and cilantro. Turn off heat, cover, and let rest.
5. 05Serve with rice or naan. Drizzle with lemon juice.