Red Lentil and Coconut Milk Curry

This has been adapted from the excellent recipe from Yeung Man Cooking

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 med onion, diced
• 2 - 4 dried red chillis
• 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tsp garma masala
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp smoked hot pimenton (Optional)
• 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• salt

Steps

1. before other prep, set the lentils to soak in 4 cups of hot water
2. in a sauté pan on medium-low heat, melt ghee
3. add onion and chillis; stir and sautee until onions are translucent
4. add ginger garlic paste; cook about 30 seconds
5. add spices; mix and allow to bloom for 30 seconds
6. add tomatoes; simmer until water is gone and oil starts to come out
7. drain lentils and add to pot; stir
8. add water and coconut milk; bring to a boil
9. reduce heat and simmer covered for 8 to 10 minutes

Serve with fresh steamed basmati rice.