Curried Lentils in Tomato Sauce

Serves: 6 Servings

Source: Food Magazine (Julie)

Serves: 6 Servings
Source: Food Magazine (Julie)

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 piece fresh ginger (2 inches long), peeled and finely grated
  • 2 teaspoons curry paste
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 jar (26 ounces) best-quality store-bought tomato sauce
  • 2 cans (20 ounces each) cooked lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Cooked basmati (or other long-grain white) rice, for serving

Instructions:

  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion and ginger; season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. Add spices; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds.
  3. Add tomato sauce, lentils, and 1 cup water. Simmer until slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in lime juice and cilantro; season with salt.
  4. Serve lentil mixture with rice; garnish with more cilantro, if desired.