Creamy Red Lentil Curry Stew
Creamy Red Lentil Curry Stew is warmly spiced and comforting, with tender lentils simmered in tomato puree alongside caramelized onions, ginger, and garlic. The layered curry spices create a deep, rounded flavor that’s cozy yet vibrant. Serve it for a weeknight Dinner or casual gathering with rice or flatbread to soak up the rich sauce.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Rinse the lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 3
Place the lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, adding water as needed to keep the lentils covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onions in the hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Combine curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a large bowl; stir the mixture into the onions.
- 6
Increase the heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the tomato puree and lentils; cook until heated through.
- 8
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 113.42 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.66 g Moderate
- Carbs 21.02 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.29 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.3 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 31.72 mg Low Source
- Fiber 8.17 g Good Source
- Sugar 3.77 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 27.76 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.1 mg Moderate
- Potassium 378.76 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.77 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 8.41 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Creamy Red Lentil Curry Stew is an Indian dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Curry Paste, Curry Powder, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 113.42 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Red Lentil Curry Stew?
- It is an Indian stew recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Creamy Red Lentil Curry Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Curry Paste, Curry Powder, Diced Onion, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Red Lentil Curry Stew?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Red Lentil Curry Stew?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 113.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Red Lentil Curry Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
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