Lentil Tomato Curry
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ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green chile pepper, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- Oil, or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2 cups French lentils
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, or fresh lime juice
- Coconut milk
- Salt, to taste
Method
Step 1
Heat a little oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, chili pepper, garlic and ginger until onion softens. Add curry powder and cook 1 more minute. Add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes and maple syrup. Mix well.
Step 2
Transfer to blender and blend until smooth.
Step 3
Return to saucepan and mix in French lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are cooked through, about 25 minutes. Add more broth if needed.
Step 4
Stir in apple cider vinegar and coconut milk to taste. Adjust salt and maple syrup if desired.