This is a strongly spiced, easy to make vegetarian curry that has become an instant hit! The heat in this dish is strongly based on the heat of your curry powder, so there's a lot of flexibility. Cut prep time by preparing the onions while the lentils cook.
Wash lentils in cold water to remove starch.
In a pot, bring lentils to a boil, let simmer 15-20 minutes, drain. Add water as needed. When done, drain.
In a large pan, heat 1T vegetable oil with medium heat; add onions and stir until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
Add curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger to a medium bowl. Add remaining oil and mix.
Add spice mix into onions, raise heat to high and stir constantly until fragrant, 1-3 minutes.
Add drained lentils and tomato sauce, stir well.
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Directions
Wash lentils in cold water to remove starch.
In a pot, bring lentils to a boil, let simmer 15-20 minutes, drain. Add water as needed. When done, drain.
In a large pan, heat 1T vegetable oil with medium heat; add onions and stir until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
Add curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger to a medium bowl. Add remaining oil and mix.
Add spice mix into onions, raise heat to high and stir constantly until fragrant, 1-3 minutes.
Add drained lentils and tomato sauce, stir well.
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