Lentils look like a flat baby pea, are a nutritional powerhouse, and easy to cook. This dish is a cinch to make, season it to your own palate, and you can serve it as a main or as a side.
Ingredients
1 cup of lentils, rinsed
1 small red onion, sliced
fresh ginger, 1-inch peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon curry paste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
handful fresh coriander, chopped
plain yogurt
2 soft poached eggs
Instructions
In a large pot or wok over medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil. Toss in onion and fry until soft. Add lentils, ginger, curry paste, cumin and coriander. Stir to combine and ingredients become fragrant. Add 4 cups of hot water. Stir, bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cook 20 to 25 minutes until it becomes the consistency of a stew.
Next, grab a bowl and spoon in the cooked lentils. Add chopped tomatoes, a scattering of fresh coriander and a dollop of yogurt. Top with a poached egg and more coriander. Dinner is served!
Notes
The Culinary Chase’s Note: I topped the dish with Crunch Dynasty – so delicious. I used red lentils but you can use any color. Enjoy!
Recipe by The Culinary Chase at https://theculinarychase.com/2015/08/curried-lentils-an-easy-dish-to-make/