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Spicy Red Lentil Curry

Spicy Red Lentil Curry
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Warm up with this creamy Spicy Red Lentil Curry that’s packed with flavor. Try it tonight for a cozy dinner that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 4 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 serrano peppers, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Rinse the lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and serrano peppers; sauté for three minutes.
  3. Stir in cumin, cayenne pepper, coriander, curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; cook for an additional thirty seconds.
  4. Add lentils, crushed tomatoes, and coconut milk to the skillet. Reduce heat to low and partially cover; simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are soft.
  5. Stir in lemon juice and adjust salt as needed before serving.

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