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Creamy Red Lentil Curry finished dish

Creamy Red Lentil Curry

Recipe card for Creamy Red Lentil Curry.
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup red lentils (200 grams), washed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 cup cashews
  • Vegetable oil for sautéing
  • 1 onion (200 grams), chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic 10 grams
  • 1 teaspoon ginger 10 grams
  • 80 grams grated carrots
  • 2 tomatoes (250 grams), diced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste 20 grams
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Whole hot peppers optional
  • 1 1/2 cups water, divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander
  • Olive oil for tadka
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder or paprika

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prep Time: 20 minutes
  2. Cook Time: 40 minutes
  3. Total Time: 60 minutes

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